Official Charlotte Thread!!!

[weesfreewheelin]

Only negative is its a Thursday night. Oh well, looks like a 4 day weekend coming up! I Want to know if the 5-Star package is all that? Any other linkers gonna be there?

[buster65]

i'll go to both thursday and saturday.not going for the all access though.live nation has the packages up but i don't know the password

[weesfreewheelin]

Looks like nothing can be purchased before saturday. Never seen a show at the Bobcats Arena. When I saw VH in 84 it was at Cricket arena (the original Charlotte Coliseum). This will without doubt be a sellout.

[msr316]

the password is vanhalen

[Menlow]

Since there's no FL date, I'm thinking about flying up for the second show on Sat. night. How far is the arena from the airport? Any hotels within walking distance of the arena?

[IslandBoy]

Since there's no FL date, I'm thinking about flying up for the second show on Sat. night. How far is the arena from the airport? Any hotels within walking distance of the arena?

I was thinking of doing the same, maybe for both shows. How far are they apart geographically?

[buster65]

I was thinking of doing the same, maybe for both shows. How far are they apart geographically?



you can be in charlotte on thursday...airport a 25 buck ride to downtown..many hotels walking distance from arena

greensboro just a 90 minute drive all interstate and many hotels also walking distance from arena

[weesfreewheelin]

Greensboro has their own airport probably 15 minutes from the venue. From Fla, try Airtran. And yes there is lodging nearby.

[emm5150]

dirtymovies and myself will be in Charlotte...possibly Greensboro too!

[RKVH5150]

I'll definately be in Charlotte for the opener, but depending if I can get Auburn/Florida tickets that weekend I might not make the Greensboro show.

[weesfreewheelin]

How are you guys gonna attack the ticket situation? I gotta get close. No nose bleeds.

[RKVH5150]

How are you guys gonna attack the ticket situation? I gotta get close. No nose bleeds.


Unless I can get a $125 ticket in the first 6 or 7 rows, I'm going to hope the $75 is the lower risers like they were in 2004 and get tickets on the side of the stage.

[buster65]

How are you guys gonna attack the ticket situation? I gotta get close. No nose bleeds.

gonna get on the site saturday morning and if not "good enough" will wait for them to appear on craigslist/make sure you go to the bobcats website and sign up for the list or whatever. also visit the fox website and sign up for the same. you never know if they have some kind of presale

[weesfreewheelin]

Looks like the Fox will be giving some away each day with the lucky caller thingy. Havn't listened to them since my discovery of the ipod. They play the same exact shit day in day out. I guess I will try all the available outlets thus far, Charlottebobcatsarena.com(704-522-6500) and LiveNation.

[RKVH5150]

Anyone wanting the $55 tickets for the Charlotte show will need to order as soon as the tickets go on sale, very few of them actually will be out there. Most of the floor and the lower bowl will be $125. The Back part of the lower bowl and 90% of the upper level will be $75.

[mike zack]

Can anyone suggest a good hotel within walking distance of the arena? Im thinking of making the trek down.

[Jason5150]

anyone going to be in greensboro, im sure as hell going to be there!!!

[RKVH5150]

anyone going to be in greensboro, im sure as hell going to be there!!!

I'll try to, but it depends if I get tickets to the Auburn/Florida game that weekend.

I will be in Charlotte for sure.

[nitefly5150]

I'm planning to go to Greensboro (grumble about not coming to Raleigh). Greensboro colliseum's site shows something else (Greensboro Symphony) that night. I guess VH will win out. Can't imagine them putting a symphony in that other auditorium (WAR Memorial?) w/ much success, seems like there'd be noise bleeding.

[the_atomic_punks_rule]

Unless I can get a $125 ticket in the first 6 or 7 rows, I'm going to hope the $75 is the lower risers like they were in 2004 and get tickets on the side of the stage.

that is a good idea.

[BelmontDrew]

Yo Wees..... I was at that show. Feb 14th 1984. Tickets were $12.50 I still have the stub. We should all meet up town before the show. There are more than a couple places to have an adult beverage or 8 that are blocks from the arena.

I'm doing Greensboro as well..

[ZORBA5150]

Only negative is its a Thursday night. Oh well, looks like a 4 day weekend coming up! I Want to know if the 5-Star package is all that? Any other linkers gonna be there?

I'm going! My best friend from college lives down there in Charlotte (we went to UNC-G). We're going to get nice and hammered before the show.Do you know if tailgating is allowed at the arena?

[ZORBA5150]

Does anyone know how good the acoustics are at the Bobcats Arena?

I saw Pearl Jam in Greensboro- didn't like the sound there

[Vanhalen]

I was thinking of doing the same, maybe for both shows. How far are they apart geographically?

Menlow & IslandBoy, I´m flying to MIA from Ecuador, & then to Charlotte. I was planning to get the 5 Stars thing, but from what I heard/read they´re 700, & no soundcheck!! Too much!! Hope to get a very good seat at a 200-225 range. If interested we could plan something & go to the show. PM me if so, & if you have other alternatives/suggestions! Thanks.

[Pacfanweb]

anyone going to be in greensboro, im sure as hell going to be there!!!
Charlotte and Greensboro for me.

[RKVH5150]

Got my tickets for Charlotte.

Section 102 Row DD

[namedmydaughterHALEN]

geez i was on right @10 and got section 109 for greensboro. i was hoping for at least floor seats for $125.

[ZORBA5150]

I got 2 for section 104- $125 each. Not great, but pretty good. I'm satisfied. Didn't seem like any for Eddie's side were available. - I saw tickets for his side twice the cost of any other comparable seats on sites like stubhub. - ie.- over $1000 for the $125 seats vs about $400 for Wolfie side seats

That puts the argument to rest about $125 seats reserved for Citibank Advantage card holders- it's just not true. They probably did get better seats though

[crazystix]

Can anyone suggest a good hotel within walking distance of the arena? Im thinking of making the trek down.

I got a room at The Blake Hotel in downtown Charlotte. It was the most reasonably priced within walking distance. $154/night + tax and is about at half mile from Bobcats Arena. I booked it through Expedia.com

[OLO]

Everything Charlotte goes here from now on.

I was in Charlotte in May and must say you have a beautiful city in a beautiful part of the country. I have never seen so many friendly people in one city. Charlotte gets a thumbs up from OLO.

[skippr1999]

anyone need 2 tickets to Charlotte?

skippr1999@carolina.rr.com

[crazy levi]

Got my tickets for Charlotte.

Section 102 Row DD

Anyone know the setup in this place? Are double letters in front of or behind single letters?

[Pacfanweb]

I just tried to see if any were left for Charlotte and they're still available.
Get 'em while they're hot.

[BustedFinger]

I just tried to see if any were left for Charlotte and they're still available.
Get 'em while they're hot.

Yeah - I don't understand why they are saying this show is sold out. I just did a search and found section 226 row G.

[crazy levi]

Yeah - I don't understand why they are saying this show is sold out. I just did a search and found section 226 row G.

That Charlotte show might not be sold out but there really isn't anything good left.

[VHPD]

I got Section 116 Row CC for my friend and I. Are these decent seats? Is CC up higher than single C? Any input greatly appreciated.

[weesfreewheelin]

Spent about an hour on the net with ticketmaster yesterday and the best I could come up wit was Sec 116 row D. Me and some friends ended up with about 16 tickets total in the same general area. For those of you that don't know, the Arena is smack dab in the middle of downtown. Parking can be kind of tricky, especially considering that this will be a weekday and the commuters will be trying to leave the city, while concert goers try to enter. Either get there early(lots of bars and restaurants within walking distance of the arena) or wait till the rush is over. It says the show starts at 7:30, but I got a sneaky suspicion that VH won't hit the stage till somewhere around 9.

[msr316]

I'm in sec. 106 row TT hope they're not too high up!!

[DLRoth]

I live in Raleigh, so I bought the Greensboro tickets first- section 124 row NN.- it only took about 5 minutes total!
This is about where I was for GNR, so I know they are awesome!

By the time I checked Charlotte, they were offering nosebleeds in back of the arena & then seats behind the stage- no thanks!

[dirtydeeds]

geez i was on right @10 and got section 109 for greensboro. i was hoping for at least floor seats for $125.

The floor blows unless you're in the first three rows, anyway. Then you just have a bunch of hands and in this day and age, cell phones, in your face, and will probably have at least two tall motherfuckers in front of you. At least you'll be able to have a clear view of the show from the risers.

[dirtydeeds]

Yeah - I don't understand why they are saying this show is sold out. I just did a search and found section 226 row G.

WTF!!!! I logged on as soon as the fucking seats were on sale and they stcuk me with worse seats than that! I thought that was the best I could get! MOTHERF*!&ING TICKETBASTARD!!!!

[RKVH5150]

Double letters are typically higher up than single letters.

[DLRoth]

The floor blows unless you're in the first three rows, anyway. Then you just have a bunch of hands and in this day and age, cell phones, in your face, and will probably have at least two tall motherfuckers in front of you. At least you'll be able to have a clear view of the show from the risers.





Yes!! You are exactly right. I'm surprised nobody's brought this up yet.
You are much better being up then on the floor. In fact, a lot of the seats in the lower sections are closer than people with floor seats! In addition, if you are too close, the sound can travel right past you. That has happened to me before where I couldn't hear the lead singers voice.

The best place to be is in the first half of the arena in the first level of risers.:thumb:

[=VH=]

I've seen a few shows at Bobcats arena...The Stones, Chili Peppers, Bon Jovi. Acoustics are not bad. It's not that large of a venue overall, so even the upper level seats are not that bad. (I keep telling myself this as I AM in the upper level for this show) Will be a truly historic night! Hope they play Dirty Movies!!!!!!!!

[awatts]

making the drive from philly

section 206 but so what
had to be at the first night!!!!!

actually glad to here its walking distance from hotels
should make things easier

cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!

[weesfreewheelin]

Yo Wees..... I was at that show. Feb 14th 1984. Tickets were $12.50 I still have the stub. We should all meet up town before the show. There are more than a couple places to have an adult beverage or 8 that are blocks from the arena.

I'm doing Greensboro as well..

Ah, the good ole days. They came twice that month(Feb-84) and I saw both :thumb:


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d200/vh2145/VH84.jpg

[Menlow]

Ah, the good ole days. They came twice that month(Feb-84) and I saw both :thumb:


http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d200/vh2145/VH84.jpg

$12.50....these days that's just the service charge.

Still trying to decide whether to make the trip to Charlotte or not. My wife can't make it that night and I'm trying to talk a friend into coming. If he can't, I may say screw it and fly up alone. I'm not sure yet.

[guitard]

I'm in sec. 106 row TT hope they're not too high up!!
This should give you a decent idea of how high they are ~ shows a panoramic view from your seat for the arena in Charlotte.

http://www.seats3d.com/nba/charlotte_bobcats/

[Eddie Is An Eclair]

This should give you a decent idea of how high they are ~ shows a panoramic view from your seat for the arena in Charlotte.

http://www.seats3d.com/nba/charlotte_bobcats/


Thanks for the link!

Although it only makes more pissed seeing my Sec 226 Row M seats.

:irked:

[VHPD]

Today was my lucky day. I did a search on seats and almost pissed myself when Floor 5 Row M came up. I called Tickectmaster to make sure there was no mistake and all is well. They told me that after the morning sweep to see what card holder and mailing address had purchased above their max per of 8 tickects the cancel them and release them again. Good to know for the future. I guess my cousin will use the other pair I have in Sec 116 CC.

[VHPD]

Gotta love the greedy bastards who gave me the opportunity. Thanks, whoever you!!!!!!:bounce:

[crazy levi]

Hey just thought I'd drop some knowledge here-

The double letter rows are BEHIND the single letters. The seats are numbered from right (low) to left (high).

[buster65]

http://www.charlotte.com/breaking_news/story/243855.html

Van Halen concert: Sold out

Van Halen's Sept. 27 concert at Charlotte Bobcats Arena -- which reunites Eddie and Alex Van Halen with David Lee Roth on stage for the first time in 22 years -- is sold out.

However, tickets are still available for the rockers' Sept. 29 performance at Greensboro Coliseum.

[CHUCKYAB]

:) I'm flyin in from HOUSTONED! , got plane tick on priceline.com for $240, got my 103 sec. seat for $125, still cheaper than a 4 star package.
Plus i love airplanes and Ive never been to North Carolina. I heard its perty up there.




Only negative is its a Thursday night. Oh well, looks like a 4 day weekend coming up! I Want to know if the 5-Star package is all that? Any other linkers gonna be there?

[crazy levi]

http://www.charlotte.com/breaking_news/story/243855.html

Van Halen concert: Sold out

Van Halen's Sept. 27 concert at Charlotte Bobcats Arena -- which reunites Eddie and Alex Van Halen with David Lee Roth on stage for the first time in 22 years -- is sold out.

However, tickets are still available for the rockers' Sept. 29 performance at Greensboro Coliseum.

Singles still coming up on TM for all intents this one is SOLD OUT

[Vanhalen]

This should give you a decent idea of how high they are ~ shows a panoramic view from your seat for the arena in Charlotte.

http://www.seats3d.com/nba/charlotte_bobcats/

Thanks again for the link!! Better view of my seat: 103 J 10!!

I suppose this is were they´re gonna rehearse for the tour ... the secure EC venue for rehearsals rumor? They have The Cure on the 17th, then is clear ... wonder if someone in CLT & VH Linker could watch those rehearsals!!!!!!!!

[VAiN]

I got the 5-star for Charlotte, and I'll be in sect 126, row NN for Greensboro! I'm flyin up from Fort Lauderdale, and I can't wait to be there.

[=VH=]

Got a single lower level ticket for sale for Charlotte/opening night. Sec 116 Row q

PM me if interested

[DLRoth]

I got the 5-star for Charlotte, and I'll be in sect 126, row NN for Greensboro! I'm flyin up from Fort Lauderdale, and I can't wait to be there.



Let us know how 5- star goes!! I'll be at Greensboro also- section 124- NN:headbang:

[Wolfpack1]

Long time lurker here: Any thoughts as to where everyone in Charlotte might do a pre-show party downtown. There certainly are plenty of places.

[Wolfpack1]

Long time lurker here: From the Charlotte Bobcats web site on seating capacity:

How many seats are in Charlotte Bobcats Arena?

Charlotte Bobcats Arena offers the ultimate in flexible seating; from a 4,000 - 7,000 theater set up to more than 20,000 people for a collegiate basketball tournament. Maximum seating capacities are listed below:

Sporting Events

NBA Basketball: 19,026
College Basketball: 20,200 (maximum)
Hockey: 14,100

Concerts

End stage 180 degrees: 13,736
End stage 270 degrees: 15,236
End stage 360 degrees: 18,249
Center stage: 18,504
Theatre: 4,000 – 7,000

Even though the show is SOLD OUT, there are seats being sold behind the stage, and I beleive this does not include the plethora of private suits in the building. That could add another 1000 people or so. My guess, the attendance will be in the 16k to 17k range.

Anyone know how many private suits there are in the building?

[crazy levi]

I have two seats in Section 115, row G for sale. Great seats right next to section 114.

Cost is face value ($290) plus shipping and paypal fees ($310 total).

Please email me at

ldnayman@aol.com

Thanks!

[crazy levi]

Today was my lucky day. I did a search on seats and almost pissed myself when Floor 5 Row M came up. I called Tickectmaster to make sure there was no mistake and all is well. They told me that after the morning sweep to see what card holder and mailing address had purchased above their max per of 8 tickects the cancel them and release them again. Good to know for the future. I guess my cousin will use the other pair I have in Sec 116 CC.

Yeah, 5 minutes ago I just pulled up a single in floor 5, row D! Eddie's side! Only singles left on TM now.

[buster65]

I have two seats in Section 115, row G for sale. Great seats right next to section 114.

Cost is face value ($290) plus shipping and paypal fees ($310 total).

Please email me at

ldnayman@aol.com

Thanks!


i sent you an email

[Im On Fire]

From a Sound stand point - the Charlotte show will sound better. I've seen shows in both, including VH several times in GBoro.

Also, something more special about opening night, put me in Charlotte.

[crazystix]

From a Sound stand point - the Charlotte show will sound better. I've seen shows in both, including VH several times in GBoro.

Also, something more special about opening night, put me in Charlotte.

I saw VH on opening night in Greensboro in '04. That was the worst sounding venue that I have ever seen a concert at. The sound was so muddy, I couldn't even tell what song they were playing at times. It could have been my seats, though. I was on the lower level towards the back corner underneath the upper level overhang.

Glad that I'm down low and closer for the Charlotte show next month.

[crazy levi]

The sec 115 row G tix I mentioned earlier are sold.

Thanks

[Red]

Talked to a buddy o' mine today who said he got handicapped seats. All it took was a set of crutches. Yeah, maybe there's something wrong with that, but this guy's just that danged crazy.

Think, next time people, think.:eek:

[CHUCKYAB]

Talked to a buddy o' mine today who said he got handicapped seats. All it took was a set of crutches. Yeah, maybe there's something wrong with that, but this guy's just that danged crazy.

Think, next time people, think.:eek:

Im coming from houston and arriving NC at 8 am. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do during the day. What is the coolest place in charlotte that I can visit. Maybe historic? any advice would be appreciated cause i have no clue.
Chuck
Also, can anyone sell me a doobie before the show? i dont want to get arrested at the airport. please pm me,

[Wolfpack1]

Im coming from houston and arriving NC at 8 am. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do during the day. What is the coolest place in charlotte that I can visit. Maybe historic? any advice would be appreciated cause i have no clue.
Chuck
Also, can anyone sell me a doobie before the show? i dont want to get arrested at the airport. please pm me,

CHUCKYAB: It depends on where your hotel is. I've lived in Charlotte 28 years and there are a multitude of things to do. If you ar staying downtown, or as we call it here, 'uptown', look no further for many things of interest such as bars, resturants, retail shopping, museums, etc. That could fill your whole day, and the arena is located right in the middle of everything.

[Eddie Is An Eclair]

:smokin:

I just won the Auction for Charlotte so I can pay $350 a seat.

I think I got out for what I paid for 5 Stars in 2004
3rd or 4th Row in 2004

Floor Sec 2 (front center section) Row P
These are better than Sec 226 Row M, I got when they first went on sale.

Sec 226 Row M now for sale!

Some guys paid a lot more and got Sec 4 (back right section,) although I hope I am able to see over the Ramp!

Roth on!

:cool:

http://www.jessetreese.com/Downloads/auction.jpg

[RKVH5150]

I saw VH on opening night in Greensboro in '04. That was the worst sounding venue that I have ever seen a concert at. The sound was so muddy, I couldn't even tell what song they were playing at times. It could have been my seats, though. I was on the lower level towards the back corner underneath the upper level overhang.





I was at the Greensboro show too and I didn't know if it was Silvertide being amp'd too high and my ears were shot in the first hour I was there or if it was the venue, but I agree it sounded muddy there.


Got my tickets for Charlotte in the mail today, so I'm pumped.

[VHPD]

I have some extra tickets for the Charlotte show, some friends bailed on me, send me a pm if interested. Thanks

[buster65]

I have some extra tickets for the Charlotte show, some friends bailed on me, send me a pm if interested. Thanks



sent you a pm... are you local?

[Goin' Crazy]

I was at the Greensboro '04 show too. and the sound was very muddy.
it's not the arena. it was the sound mix. I've seen Van Halen play
6 times there. 3 times when Dave was in. and at least 3 when Sammy
was in. all the shows prior to '04, the sound and the shows were stellar!
:thumb: :smokin: :thumb:

[ZORBA5150]

I just did a check at Ticketmaster, for one ticket any price, and nothing came up. It truly is sold out, at least for now...

[BustedFinger]

I was at the Greensboro '04 show too. and the sound was very muddy.
it's not the arena. it was the sound mix. I've seen Van Halen play
6 times there. 3 times when Dave was in. and at least 3 when Sammy
was in. all the shows prior to '04, the sound and the shows were stellar!
:thumb: :smokin: :thumb:
God I hope your right. That '04 show in GSO sounded so bad. I hope they get it right this time.

[Shquanana]

God I hope your right. That '04 show in GSO sounded so bad. I hope they get it right this time.

I was in Greensboro in '04 as well and to further drive this point home, that was the worst sounding show I have ever attended! My wife couldn't tell what song was what, I could only tell because I knew the setlist already. I am hopeful that Charlotte will sound much better. Remember at the beginning of the '04 tour when they did a full stage rehearsal/private show in L.A.? Think that will happen again?

[msr316]

Well, Ticketbastard just screwed me!! My wife had ordered two tickets for the show and we were told we had sec. 106. I got my tickets today and there sec. 108. The big kicker is there for Greensboro!! Which I already have 6 Tickets for!!! So I called and the only thing they told me was they would e-mail bobcat and see if they had any other tickets!!! If not They would be more than happy to refund me my $280.10!!!! What the Fuck!!!! They screw up and they give you this "oh well" fucking response!!! At least in 04 when I bitched to ILAA the sent me two free shirts and they only thing I was unhappy with was how long it took to get the tickets at the show!!!!

[guitard]

Talked to a buddy o' mine today who said he got handicapped seats. All it took was a set of crutches. Yeah, maybe there's something wrong with that, but this guy's just that danged crazy.

Think, next time people, think.:eek:
In some venues, the handicapped seating sucks - way far away from the stage. Handicapped seating doesn't necessarily mean you get nice seats - just that you'll get seats that are easy to get to - and that might mean upper level in the back.

[BustedFinger]

Well, Ticketbastard just screwed me!! My wife had ordered two tickets for the show and we were told we had sec. 106. I got my tickets today and there sec. 108. The big kicker is there for Greensboro!! Which I already have 6 Tickets for!!! So I called and the only thing they told me was they would e-mail bobcat and see if they had any other tickets!!! If not They would be more than happy to refund me my $280.10!!!! What the Fuck!!!! They screw up and they give you this "oh well" fucking response!!! At least in 04 when I bitched to ILAA the sent me two free shirts and they only thing I was unhappy with was how long it took to get the tickets at the show!!!!

Section 108 in Greensboro should be some pretty good seats.

[msr316]

Section 108 in Greensboro should be some pretty good seats.

Im sure they are but I already have tix for that show!!

[dirtydeeds]

I was in Greensboro in '04 as well and to further drive this point home, that was the worst sounding show I have ever attended! My wife couldn't tell what song was what, I could only tell because I knew the setlist already. I am hopeful that Charlotte will sound much better. Remember at the beginning of the '04 tour when they did a full stage rehearsal/private show in L.A.? Think that will happen again?


I was there at Greensboro '04 and only found out after I got back home and read some reviews that I had witnessed Van Halen playing "Somebody Get me a Doctor." Regardless, it was a great show.

[weesfreewheelin]

The official Weesfreewheelin Rock n Roll party coach has been confirmed :devil: For the locals reading this we will be leaving from Gastonia(most of us live in Gaston county). A friend of mine that does graphics has agreed to make us some (original) Van Halen logo decals :cool: We plan on just having our driver cruise the city while we party until showtime.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d200/vh2145/1694.jpg

We'll see you at the show, if you don't come you'll never know :D

[jimmyw]

The official Weesfreewheelin Rock n Roll party coach has been confirmed :devil: For the locals reading this we will be leaving from Gastonia(most of us live in Gaston county). A friend of mine that does graphics has agreed to make us some (original) Van Halen logo decals :cool: We plan on just having our driver cruise the city while we party until showtime.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d200/vh2145/1694.jpg

We'll see you at the show, if you don't come you'll never know :D

Pretty cool, Weez.

I've been to only one show in the Bobcat and it was the Chili Peppers earlier this year. We had uppers and the sound wasn't terrible, but it wasn't good either. It actually wasn't loud enough. The upper level is really high up and it sounded like the Chicken Peckers didn't have their hanging PA high enough or pointed where the uppers would get the sound.. I've got lowers for VH, of course, but I hope- for all of you that have uppers- that the VH sound crew is able to compensate for that. I'm coming from Shelby, so I'll probably see the big bus. I'll holler at you if I do.

jimmyw

[BelmontDrew]

Yo Wees!! I'm in Belmont . Pick me up on the way in lol...... Nice Party bus. I 'll drop buy and and tip a cold one with ya.

after looking at my post I suppose my name would tip you off as to my loc in NC.
Oh well...Time to step away from the crack pipe.

[weesfreewheelin]

. I 'll drop buy and and tip a cold one with ya.

.

Cool bro, just flag us down. We actually will be leaving from the old Gaston Mall. So far about 26 of us. By the way, was at lake Wylie over the weekend. Damn the water level is low.

[Wolfpack1]

Where would everybody like to make the final destination before the show? I'm in S. Charlotte. We need to get a plan together, albeit, non of us really know each other, but figure out a VAN HALEN MEETING PLACE in Charlotte.

Wes....where are you parking that bohemoth bus uptown? Maybe we can do a tail gate a la Panthers style?

[Burning Tires]

I'm going to Charlotte!!!

This should be interesting.

[weesfreewheelin]

Wes....where are you parking that bohemoth bus uptown? Maybe we can do a tail gate a la Panthers style?

We're actually just gonna cruise around the arena and fuck up traffic till we get ready to go in :D

There really isn't a designated parking area for the Bobcats Arena. Its just kind of scatered pay lots on various blocks. I noted as I was downtown yesterday that College St(one block up) is where the bar scene will be. Immeadiately across the street from the arena is a bar called the Breakfast Club (80s theme). Two and a half blocks down College is a Coyoye Ugly. Various little bars and restaurants scattered throughout College St going east.

[Wolfpack1]

Yeah, the parking lots are scattered about. I'm parking at my sister's condo (free parking = 2 more beers at the show) in 4th ward, and then walking to the arena area. I'm going to call some of these various bars and see if any of them are doing something for the day of the show. I'm sure WRFX will have something up their sleeve as well as we get closer to the date, which is 3 weeks from today!

[BelmontDrew]

Cool bro, just flag us down. We actually will be leaving from the old Gaston Mall. So far about 26 of us. By the way, was at lake Wylie over the weekend. Damn the water level is low.

No Kidding!! There's some nice grass growing on a patch of land in the middle of the catawba river off the hwy 74 bridge.

[diamondD]

I'm going to Charlotte!!!

This should be interesting.


Holy crap! You going downtown before?

[VANDAVU]

More 4* available for Charlotte, get em if you want

[Rockstar5150!]

Ticketmaster just released some lower level seats on Ed's side for 125. Great seats. I would make a case bitching about how they do their staggered releases after claiming sold out, thus ensuring they get everybody's money. However, yesterday I scooped up a floor 3 dead center seat 15 rows back.

[buster65]

Ticketmaster just released some lower level seats on Ed's side for 125. Great seats. I would make a case bitching about how they do their staggered releases after claiming sold out, thus ensuring they get everybody's money. However, yesterday I scooped up a floor 3 dead center seat 15 rows back.



check these out on craigslist 4 inside the ring row b 200.00 each. has to be a sham right?

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/tix/419592603.html

[dirtydeeds]

I just snagged 8th row off of Ticketmaster! Move people, move! It's on! Move now and get yours!

[fiddy1fiddy]

I just got a face value ticket on Floor 4 Row H through TM. I bet if the people that bid on the TM auction knew that, they would be pretty pissed.

http://www.jessetreese.com/Downloads/auction.jpg

[dirtydeeds]

[QUOTE=fiddy1fiddy;857282]I just got a face value ticket on Floor 4 Row H through TM. I bet if the people that bid on the TM auction knew that, they would be pretty pissed.


I bet they would be more than pissed. I know I would be. Hey man, I'll be sitting next to you. That's the same row I'm in. See you there! Gonna be one HELL of a show! One for the books! And we're going to enjoy the fuck out of it from our KICK-ASS seats!

I guarantee you we got the best seats in the house, bang-for-the-buck-wise.


EDIT: Oh crap, that means we're going to have a lot of pissed-off individuals surrounding us, doesn't it? Oh well, we'll tell them we paid a third of what they paid, then we'll laugh in their faces.

[fiddy1fiddy]

I bet they would be more than pissed. I know I would be. Hey man, I'll be sitting next to you. That's the same row I'm in. See you there! Gonna be one HELL of a show! One for the books! And we're going to enjoy the fuck out of it from our KICK-ASS seats!

I guarantee you we got the best seats in the house, bang-for-the-buck-wise.


EDIT: Oh crap, that means we're going to have a lot of pissed-off individuals surrounding us, doesn't it? Oh well, we'll tell them we paid a third of what they paid, then we'll laugh in their faces.

I might have to keep quiet. I want to make it to the Greensboro show in one piece!

[crazystix]

I just pulled up FL4 row T right in front of the "S" stage. Going to pass though as I'm already in Section 105 a few rows up, and I prefer to be slightly off the floor.

Anybody needing great seats for Charlotte should check out Ticketmaster now!!!

[buster65]

check these out on craigslist 4 inside the ring row b 200.00 each. has to be a sham right?

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/tix/419592603.html


some people have no shame.here is the response i got.what a racket



Hello

The tickets are still available.
My name is Amanda Benson and I am in Manchester, United Kingdom.
I need to sell them asap because I am not in the US and I will not be going to the concert.
I will pay for an overnight delivery so if we both move fast you can receive the tickets in less than 1 day.
The tickets were bought by my company as a bonus on a deal for a customer from the US. Unfortunatelly the deal did not go through and now we are stuck with the tickets. I would hate to see the tickets go to waste. We can have the deal asap.
Obviously we need a way to complete this deal that will allow us to make sure we receive what we are after.
I have found a way for us to complete the deal safely and fast, and in this way you will receive the tickets in less than 1 day, if you move fast as well.
The solution is provided by a international shipping company called TNT which is similar to Fedex, DHL or UPS, which will handle the payment and delivery of the tickets.
With this procedure I will only receive the payment for the tickets after you will receive them and see that they are genuine.
Please click on the link below to the TNT website to see how we can complete the deal safely and fast directly from the website of the company where the procedure is explained.

http://expresscargotnt.com/index/details.html

Like I said, I will pay for an overnight delivery so you will receive them in time.

Let me know what you think

Amanda

[Wolfpack1]

sounds like a scam to me

[=VH=]

I bought 2 floor tickets Eddie's side 15th row off ticketmaster today!

thanks for the earlier heads up guys!!!!

[Rockstar5150!]

I got the same thing! Quick! Let's all send money! What a sham...

[firetruck150]

I have four tickets section 208 row U seats 19,20,21 and 22. These are for the Charlotte show. I have them on craigslist but have recieved only one call and now have them on ebay. I need to sell these tickets bad. I ended up with eight tickets (two people calling in at the same time and both scored) my brother is taking four of them and the other four need to be sold. I have a out of town business trip and cannot get out of it.

I am selling them at face value plus the service fee. They are the 75.00 each tickets plus the service fee brings the four tickets to 359.00.

I live in Cornelius so I can meet anyone that is interested to see the tickets or I can eamil you a pic of them. They are the printed copies off of Ticketmasters website.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[crazy levi]

I bought 2 floor tickets Eddie's side 15th row off ticketmaster today!

thanks for the earlier heads up guys!!!!

Yeah I'm right there with you buddy. Row 0, section 2, seat 1 (I guess that's all the way on the right on the aisle).

This is the FOURTH ticket I've bought for this show, they keep getting better. I just dumped my last seat on ebay and made another 20 bucks. By the time this is over my ticket will be free and first row.

The lesson here is simply never buy the shitty seats. I had a shot at some 200s before my first set (115) came up, and I passed. You'll always be able to dump good seats, usually at a profit, but when you pull the trigger on the poor ones, that's gonna cost you when you end up getting GOOD seats and need to sell the bad ones.

The other lesson - ILAA is a joke and a waste of money. Me and tons of others will be sitting elbow to elbow with ILAAers who paid twice as much $300 for the same seats we are in. I'll be doing the same thing in Philly.

[Wolfpack1]

Question: Has anyone printed their tickets from TM instead of opting to receive them via mail? And if so, do you feel comfortable using a printed ticket to get into the show?

[crazy levi]

Question: Has anyone printed their tickets from TM instead of opting to receive them via mail? And if so, do you feel comfortable using a printed ticket to get into the show?

Of course silly, what's the difference?! There is a bar code on your ticket. Their is a bar code on your printout. It's the EXACT SAME THING.

I have used ticketfast tickets numerous times and never had a problem, even ones I've bought off ebay etc.

That being said, I PREFER hard tickets, because they are easier to sell if you upgrade, can't make the show etc. I bought 4 sets of tickets for charlotte, my last ticket, bought yesterday, (Floor 2, row o) off tm, I decided to go with the printout. The show is only 2 weeks away, I don't want to wait for them, and let's face it, I ain't gonna do any better than this seat so I won't be selling it.

But there is absolutely no reason not to go with Ticketfast.

[Wolfpack1]

Thanks man. That makes me feel better. Although I do have one extra ticket to get rid of, I wonder what obstacles I face trying to sell it to someone on the street outside the arena.

[BustedFinger]

Question: Has anyone printed their tickets from TM instead of opting to receive them via mail? And if so, do you feel comfortable using a printed ticket to get into the show?

The past couple of shows I've gone to, they don't even tear the hard tickets anymore. They just scan them in the same as they do the ticket fast printed tickets.

[crazy levi]

Thanks man. That makes me feel better. Although I do have one extra ticket to get rid of, I wonder what obstacles I face trying to sell it to someone on the street outside the arena.

Really no problem. Just offer to walk in with the buyer and get paid at the gate.

[the_atomic_punks_rule]

Yeah I'm right there with you buddy. Row 0, section 2, seat 1 (I guess that's all the way on the right on the aisle).

This is the FOURTH ticket I've bought for this show, they keep getting better. I just dumped my last seat on ebay and made another 20 bucks. By the time this is over my ticket will be free and first row.

The lesson here is simply never buy the shitty seats. I had a shot at some 200s before my first set (115) came up, and I passed. You'll always be able to dump good seats, usually at a profit, but when you pull the trigger on the poor ones, that's gonna cost you when you end up getting GOOD seats and need to sell the bad ones.

The other lesson - ILAA is a joke and a waste of money. Me and tons of others will be sitting elbow to elbow with ILAAers who paid twice as much $300 for the same seats we are in. I'll be doing the same thing in Philly.

I don't know what you do for a living or what you do in your free time, but you forgot to factor in opportunity cost. Flipping tix takes time and effort, I submitted my cc once and was done with it. To each their own.

[crazy levi]

I don't know what you do for a living or what you do in your free time, but you forgot to factor in opportunity cost. Flipping tix takes time and effort, I submitted my cc once and was done with it. To each their own.

Yeah throwing the tickets up on ebay at 5 minutes a pop definetly cost me lots of cash in manhour.

To each their own, but the lazy end up with shit seats.

[CHUCKYAB]

Hi, Im flying to Charlotte from houston with my wife. If there is any one who could help me out with a little Bud before the show, We will return the favor and buy you a few drinks during the show. This is the first show, and I have spent alot of money on plane tickets, and would hate to get arrested before the show at the airport. Please PM me, I would greatly appreciate it.
Gotta give me credit for tryin! :smokin:
Thank you, Chuck

[Wolfpack1]

I do give you credit for trying. I'm sure everywhere you turn downtown by the areana parking lots...you'll find "bud" to hang out with.

[CHUCKYAB]

I do give you credit for trying. I'm sure everywhere you turn downtown by the areana parking lots...you'll find "bud" to hang out with.

does that credit come in a little bag? :)

[crazy levi]

Ticketmaster is dropping prime lowers sec 106/113 right next to the stage.

[ericalucas29]

I got two tickets in Section 113! Is 113 better seating then 112?

http://www.charlottebobcatsarena.com/resources/images/seating_charts/vh_event_seating.jpg
http://www.seats3d.com/nba/charlotte_bobcats/sec_113_3.html

[crazy levi]

I got two tickets in Section 113! Is 113 better seating then 112?

http://www.charlottebobcatsarena.com/resources/images/seating_charts/vh_event_seating.jpg
http://www.seats3d.com/nba/charlotte_bobcats/sec_113_3.html

113 is a great seat right next to the stage on Eddie's side. Good work! Did you just pick them up on the drop?

[ericalucas29]

I was checking for tickets every day but didn't see anything close enough and then today I saw Section 106 but I wanted Eddie's side. I checked again a few minutes later and up came Section 113. Awesome!

[=VH=]

Man, Ticketmaster has some good ones avalible now bros:

105
C
2 - 1

Go get em...

[crazy levi]

Front floors are back up on Ticketmaster! Sec 2 and 4

Go get em.

I love drop access!

[Stiil_A_Fan]

Why did I buy my tickets the day they went on sale they always do this. :brickwall

[Paulsitive]

kinda pisses me off that I stood in line and watched the show start "selling out" before my eyes, got crappy seats...and now the shows is un-sold magically

[dirtydeeds]

Attendance tally: 23,000
Actual Attendance: 15,000

50 people could not make it because of a conflict that just came up, and 7,950 people ate their crappy tickets after upgrading.

Another astonishing glory for Ticketbastard...

[vcooper3]

The big glory for ticketbastard is all the $$ they make off of convenience charges. For a show of 15,000 people at $13.45 a ticket, they make over $200,000 per show. Maybe this is why Pearl Jam boycotted ticketbastard back in the day.

[Stiil_A_Fan]

Can any one recommend a decent Hotel close to Bobcats Arena? Most of the ones I find online are at the airport, I would like to be as close as possible.

[Pacfanweb]

Charlotte holds about 13k for an end stage setup.

I got my tickets, Floor 4, 14th row.

[Wolfpack1]

Can any one recommend a decent Hotel close to Bobcats Arena? Most of the ones I find online are at the airport, I would like to be as close as possible.

The Westin or Holiday Inn, both downtown. Will be pricey though, but downtown.

[Wolfpack1]

Charlotte holds about 13k for an end stage setup.

I got my tickets, Floor 4, 14th row.

This is a 270 degree end stage set up. So at least 15k people and that number would not include the private suites. So throw in anthoer 2k there, and there is one big crowd.

Take a look at the following info...

How many seats are in Charlotte Bobcats Arena?

Charlotte Bobcats Arena offers the ultimate in flexible seating; from a 4,000 - 7,000 theater set up to more than 20,000 people for a collegiate basketball tournament. Maximum seating capacities are listed below: Sporting Events

NBA Basketball: 19,026
College Basketball: 20,200 (maximum)
Hockey: 14,100

Concerts

End stage 180 degrees: 13,736
End stage 270 degrees: 15,236
End stage 360 degrees: 18,249
Center stage: 18,504
Theatre: 4,000 – 7,000

[jimmyw]

The Westin or Holiday Inn, both downtown. Will be pricey though, but downtown.

http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/Charlotte/Photos.aspx

It's gonna be $240 a night but it's right there at the arena.

jimmyw

[Stiil_A_Fan]

The Westin or Holiday Inn, both downtown. Will be pricey though, but downtown.

Thanks but it appears those and every other one in the vicinity is book up. Do you know how far Lowes Motor Speedway would be from the Arena or how much a Cab mite cost?

[Stiil_A_Fan]

http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/Charlotte/Photos.aspx

It's gonna be $240 a night but it's right there at the arena.

jimmyw

Try $327 a night three night min, They are available but to rich for my blood, thanks for the information anyway.

[crazy levi]

The Westin or Holiday Inn, both downtown. Will be pricey though, but downtown.

You an get a room at the Blake hotel through orbitz for $138 a night. It's a 10 minute walk to the arena according to them.

[Wolfpack1]

Thanks but it appears those and every other one in the vicinity is book up. Do you know how far Lowes Motor Speedway would be from the Arena or how much a Cab mite cost?

Lowes Motor Speedway is a good ways from downtown Charlotte. A cab ride would cost plenty. I would suggest looking for hotels closer into town

[jimmyw]

Try $327 a night three night min, They are available but to rich for my blood, thanks for the information anyway.

Fuck that noise. You can stay at better digs in Manhattan for less than that.
I stayed there years ago when it was the Raddison. Don't get me wrong, it's extremely Nice, but not for 327 per AND a three night min. for Charlotte. Guess that's the market, though.

[weesfreewheelin]

If your still looking for accomodations in the uptown area (where the arena is located) go here and scroll down the page.

http://www.visitcharlotte.com/default.asp?charlotte=54&urlkeyword=Accomodations

[jemevh]

There is very little available in the uptown area. What is available is very expensive. Are there quite a few here from out of town doing both Charlotte and Greensboro? Greensboro is the same way, very little availability downtown. I'm thinking something in the Airport area might be the next best option. Any other thoughts on the next best option that is not the uptown area?

[weesfreewheelin]

Cheaper accomodations not to far out of the city

http://www.visitcharlotte.com/default.asp?charlotte=54&urlkeyword=Accomodations

[Stiil_A_Fan]

. Are there quite a few here from out of town doing both Charlotte and Greensboro?

I am going to both shows, going to stay in Charlotte and check out race shops till the Saturday show. Then get a room in Greensboro for Saturday night, looks like the Airport area is all that I could find for Greensboro too.

[jimmyw]

I am going to both shows, going to stay in Charlotte and check out race shops till the Saturday show. Then get a room in Greensboro for Saturday night, looks like the Airport area is all that I could find for Greensboro too.

I think we stayed at the AmeriSuites in 2004 in G-boro

http://www.amerisuites.com/reservations/locationdetail.asp?facid=4019

It was nice and we took a cab to the show for not much $$. I've got it made now cause my step-son and step-daughter live in G-boro. THey used to live about 3 blocks from the Coliseum, but now they've moved closer to High Point. So I guess that's where I'll be.

No, I won't tell you retards where they live.

[dirtydeeds]

For those interested in hotels in Greensboro, there are many many well-recognized chain motels/hotels on Wendover (can't remember if it is street, or BLVD, or Rd. or what... but it IS Wendover). You know your price range, I'm sure you'll find something you find suitable there... only 2-3 miles from the arena.

[Stiil_A_Fan]

I think we stayed at the AmeriSuites in 2004 in G-boro

http://www.amerisuites.com/reservations/locationdetail.asp?facid=4019

It was nice and we took a cab to the show for not much $$. I've got it made now cause my step-son and step-daughter live in G-boro. THey used to live about 3 blocks from the Coliseum, but now they've moved closer to High Point. So I guess that's where I'll be.

No, I won't tell you retards where they live.

Well that’s cool but thanks for the link. Anyway, come to the per-show party I’ll buy you a beer. :thumb:

[Wolfpack1]

From the local radio.....WRFX....

"UPDATE! Get in on the Van Halen Pre-Concert Party at Buckhead Saloon. The festivities crank up from 5 pm to 7 pm with John Boy and Billy hosting our "Hot For Teacher" contest! You don't have to be a teacher, but you gotta dance to the music for a chance to win FRONT ROW TICKETS! This contest is open to ladies 18 and over only. Sorry dudes you can't sign up, but get your chick to strut her stuff and you could be jumping with David Lee Roth in the front row!........"

I'm sure this is the start of several pre show places to go.

[=VH=]

ONE Charlotte ticket in lower level....UNDER face value

Sec 116

$99.00

IM me or email at: cincodemikey@hotmail.com

[cgman44]

hey guys, i'm driving up from atlanta with a buddy on thursday. was wondering where we should eat before the show and if there will be any pre-show gatherings/parties? any suggested places to park?
thanks in advance!

[DUNN28]

This is the palace I'm staying at 60 bucks lol right downtown




http://www.ascotinnsuites.com/img/ascot1.jpg

[jimmyw]

This is the palace I'm staying at 60 bucks lol right downtown




http://www.ascotinnsuites.com/img/ascot1.jpg

Better bring some disinfectant. And a black light.

Well, maybe you don't want the black light:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5szHw0YxsRE

jimmyw

[crazy levi]

I have two excellent front floor seats right by the ramp on eddies side-
for sale at FACE $300.

Floor section F2
Row T

ldnayman@aol.com

[crazy levi]

One more for sale

Single for Charlotte 9/27

KILLER SEAT

Face Value $150

Section F2 (Eddie's side) Row O!!

email me and it's yours

ldnayman@aol.com

[crazy levi]

One more for sale

Single for Charlotte 9/27

KILLER SEAT

Face Value $150

Section F2 (Eddie's side) Row O!!

email me and it's yours

ldnayman@aol.com

This one is SOLD. Still have 2 tickets in F2, Row T. $310 total.

[jimmyw]

Good Charlotte ticket. Single ticket, LL 116 row R.

Face plus fees @ $150

email me @ jimw112233@yahoo.com

[Stiil_A_Fan]

I plane to check take a tour of Lowe’s Motor Speedway on Friday, and want to tour of RCR or Hendricks Racing team shop. Dose any one know witch one is closest to the area?

[VHPD]

Crazy Levi, I just sent you an email to your aol.

[crazy levi]

This one is SOLD. Still have 2 tickets in F2, Row T. $310 total.

Sold

[moneyfornothingband]

http://tinyurl.com/2kcpjg

Thanks

[Wolfpack1]

Hey guys and gals...if you have a ticket to sell, go to the 'ticket thread' to sell them...

VH in 4 days!

Mods please make a note of people trying selling tics on a 'non-ticket thread'

[Wolfpack1]

Crazy Levi, I just sent you an email to your aol.


To further my request.....

[Wolfpack1]

Come on Van Halen fans.....! Let me hear YOU!!!! for the FIRST SHOW IN 23 YEARS!!!!!?

I CAN"T HEAR YOU?!!!!!!!

[Wolfpack1]

Let me hear you CHARLOTTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

3 DAYS TO GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

VAN HALEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Wolfpack1]

Well... I'll be downtown/uptown early at the Buckhead Saloon on thursday

bring it.....come on!

[jimmyw]

From the VHYahoo list:

Just to pass on a little Note !
Around 8:30 tonight The mighty van halen just finished
up doing "jump" at the Bobcats arena here in charlotte
at their 1st night of rehearsals. !

I hope to have some pictures maybe by tuesday lol!

devon

[jimmyw]

Hey guys and gals...if you have a ticket to sell, go to the 'ticket thread' to sell them...

VH in 4 days!

Mods please make a note of people trying selling tics on a 'non-ticket thread'

I don't see whay you can't do both or at least direct someone to the ticket thread for info. I've posted mine in the tickets section as well. For example, I really need to sell it and someone reading the Charlotte thread who is *not* looking for a ticket may help connect me with someone who's not on the links. It's not like anybodys gonna be selling anything after Thursday anyway. Everyone will be just be posting reviews and such. I say it's helpful more than hurtful.

jimmyw

[crazy levi]

Hey guys and gals...if you have a ticket to sell, go to the 'ticket thread' to sell them...

VH in 4 days!

Mods please make a note of people trying selling tics on a 'non-ticket thread'

Nobody like a hall monitor

[Stiil_A_Fan]

Dose any no what the laws are about selling tickets at the venue in NC. Here it is legal as long as you don’t sell for more than face value. I would like to get sell or Trade the ones I have when I get down there.

[jimmyw]

Nobody like a hall monitor


HA! Exactly what I was thinking.

[Wolfpack1]

From the VHYahoo list:

Just to pass on a little Note !
Around 8:30 tonight The mighty van halen just finished
up doing "jump" at the Bobcats arena here in charlotte
at their 1st night of rehearsals. !

I hope to have some pictures maybe by tuesday lol!

devon

What's the VHYahoo list?

[Wolfpack1]

HA! Exactly what I was thinking.

I deserve that.

I was just tired of going through pages of people trying to sell tickets instead of talking about the show.

Do what you want, I won't complain anymore. I am so stoked for the show!

[crazy levi]

I deserve that.

I was just tired of going through pages of people trying to sell tickets instead of talking about the show.

Do what you want, I won't complain anymore. I am so stoked for the show!

There's really not much to talk about. We are psyched. But someone looking for tickets or to unload them, or if there's a ticket drop, that's certainly news some people would be interested.

I'm psyched as well. Section F3, row M, (13th row) which I would guess puts me a row or two away from the ramp. We'll never really know the exact layout of the place until the first show. I'll take lots of pictures of the whole thing.

[jimmyw]

What's the VHYahoo list?

It's an off-shoot of the original VHML. It's a long story but Both were around before this Links crap came into vogue. Lots of oldtimers are subbed on both lists. The Yahoo list is highly moderated and not very exciting, but there's very little flaming. The original VHML still active and is wide open for whatever you want to talk about. We've all discussed VH so many times over and over that there's not much VH talk there anymore. So If you're a pansy-ass thin-skinned idiot VH worshiper who thinks Eddie is some sort of deity and you'll somehow get "closer to the band" by being subscribed, the VHML is not recommended.

[jimmyw]

There's really not much to talk about. We are psyched. But someone looking for tickets or to unload them, or if there's a ticket drop, that's certainly news some people would be interested.

I'm psyched as well. Section F3, row M, (13th row) which I would guess puts me a row or two away from the ramp. We'll never really know the exact layout of the place until the first show. I'll take lots of pictures of the whole thing.

My ticket is no longer available either.

[Wolfpack1]

Let me ask....how many people here will be going to the Buckhead Saloon prior to the show?

[crazy levi]

Let me ask....how many people here will be going to the Buckhead Saloon prior to the show?

I;m just going to wander around and have a drink at every bar between the Blake hotel and the arena.

Can someone tell me who's got the best chicken wings? I prefer average sized, slightly crispy without alot of breading. I hate those big veiny gloppy bar wings.

[jimmyw]

Let me ask....how many people here will be going to the Buckhead Saloon prior to the show?

I dunno, I usually go to Dixie Tavern. I'm going with my brother who just had back surgery and is on crutches, so we may be limited on our activites and I know Dixie is close.. Sounds like there's gonna be a fucking crowd at Buckhead.

[jimmyw]

I;m just going to wander around and have a drink at every bar between the Blake hotel and the arena.

Can someone tell me who's got the best chicken wings? I prefer average sized, slightly crispy without alot of breading. I hate those big veiny gloppy bar wings.

I dunno about wings. I've been to Ri-Rahs, Dixie and then there's Bar Charlotte. Never been to Buckhead. Lotsa drinks to be had, my friend. Probably lotsa wings too. I'll look for the drunk guy with buffalo sauce on his face. Hehe

[ZORBA5150]

What time will the band go on? Is that Marley guy opening?

[Carmine 2.0]

Let me ask....how many people here will be going to the Buckhead Saloon prior to the show?



this place will be packed!

The Army and DDLR crews are heading here too....

its, the VH message board drink-a-lot 2007!


I'm psyched! 3 days! :headbang:

[Stiil_A_Fan]

Let me ask....how many people here will be going to the Buckhead Saloon prior to the show?

What is the street address of Buckhead Saloon?

[Carmine 2.0]

What is the street address of Buckhead Saloon?


here ya go



Buckhead Saloon, 201 E 5th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 370-0687
201 E 5th St, Charlotte, NC 28202

http://e.photos.cx/buckheadsalloon-dcd.png

http://local.yahoo.com/details?id=13217902
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=85267947
http://www.lazyday.com/show_location_by_id.asp?locationID=306

[Wolfpack1]

I;m just going to wander around and have a drink at every bar between the Blake hotel and the arena.

Can someone tell me who's got the best chicken wings? I prefer average sized, slightly crispy without alot of breading. I hate those big veiny gloppy bar wings.

The best chicken wings in Charlotte are at DD Peckers, which is in south Charlotte

[Wolfpack1]

What time will the band go on? Is that Marley guy opening?


I'm guessing 9ish. Yes, that Marley guy will be booed off the stage before he finishes the first song.

Also, everyone, there are a couple of resturants and bars inside the arena.

[crazy levi]

Ticket Drop for charlotte-

Nothing great section 117. You could probably do better on ebay right now there is a glut of tickets.

[RKVH5150]

The best chicken wings in Charlotte are at DD Peckers, which is in south Charlotte

Which side of town is the arena on? Is it downtown? I'll be coming up 85 from Atlanta.

[Stiil_A_Fan]

here ya go

Appreciate it. :thumb:

[jimmyw]

Which side of town is the arena on? Is it downtown? I'll be coming up 85 from Atlanta.

It's basically right in the center of uptown charlotte. I Take 85 to the Brookshire Bld. exit(277-16). I take that on into town and keep right onto John Belk/277 You'll see signs on Brookshire indicating where to turn. You can exit before John Belk if you want to, it all ends up on Trade or Tryon or Church Streets . Brevard Street runs right into it.Best bet is to Google Map it.

[crazy levi]

Just curious - is there anyone here is going and doesn't yet have their tickets? Anyone local still on the fence?

Based on what I'm seeing on ebay, everybody who wants a ticket already has one and is happy with it. There are crappy seats now selling for 30 bucks each.

[jimmyw]

Just curious - is there anyone here is going and doesn't yet have their tickets? Anyone local still on the fence?

Based on what I'm seeing on ebay, everybody who wants a ticket already has one and is happy with it. There are crappy seats now selling for 30 bucks each.

I think that's some of the deal. People are tending to be satisfied with a little less just "to be there" because of the signifigance. I can't help but wonder where all those F1 or good f2 tickets that the broker sites are selling for $2,000 are going. I mean, it's a pretty high profile gig, with the likes of Chris Rock and surely a bunch of other celebs and really wealthy people to whom $2k isn't much, but I think there's gonna be a shitload of good seats made available right there in front of the arena hours before the show. Either that or we'll see ebay light up in the next 24 hours.

And, even after being warned not to countless times and seeing it happen time and time again, I'm NEVER buying a ticket the first day of sale from ticketmaster again. I'll wait until closer to the time of the show and go ebay or wait to see if Ticketbastard drops great seats a month later, like they did with this one.. It's the only way to be able to have some choice in the matter. I got all excited this time and went ahead and bought them on the first day and it's just not worth it. I finally chose to settle with what I had and not stress it.

[Wolfpack1]

I got my tickets too on the first day. I got the section I wanted though. I'm upstairs, but just to be there, to me is priceless.

[buster65]

I;m just going to wander around and have a drink at every bar between the Blake hotel and the arena.

Can someone tell me who's got the best chicken wings? I prefer average sized, slightly crispy without alot of breading. I hate those big veiny gloppy bar wings.


fox and hound..... excellent food and chicken wings. very easy walk to arena.

[VHPD]

Another Ticket drop, I just got 2 Floor 6 Row I.

[VHPD]

Now there are some in floor 2!!!!!!!

[Lodewijk]

Hey, you Charlotte fuckers have a blast ! I hope you all realize just what you'll be witnessing, the first public VH show with Dave Roth in over 20 fuckin' years !

Have a blast, each one of you, stay safe, don't drink and fucking drive !


I'll be up late waiting on reviews....don't let me down !:smokin:

Represent !!!!:headbang: :headbang:

[=VH=]

More tickets on Ticketmaster being dropped:


FL5
U
4 - 3

any of you out there can still get good tix

[msr316]

just my luck it wont let me on the website!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ZORBA5150]

I am so pumped! I can't believe it's only days away.

[crazy levi]

I am so pumped! I can't believe it's only days away.

F2 Row K is coming up now for singles - somebody grab it!

[Stiil_A_Fan]

I just went to Ticketmaster and checked for 2 seats, sec 213 came those seats are grayed out on the map and almost behind the stage.

[crazy levi]

I just went to Ticketmaster and checked for 2 seats, sec 213 came those seats are grayed out on the map and almost behind the stage.

If you are still looking for tickets, I'd basically keep checking TM. Over the last two weeks TONS of great seats have come up. You'll do better if you are looking for a single. Just a couple minutes ago I pulled up Sec 2 row K.

Yes it does appear they've opened those side/rear stage seats, which frankly look terrible. That means they are probably running out of $125 seats to sell but I'd keep looking.

Another option is ebay, floor seats are going under face now, $225 a pair. Anybody who wants to go to this show will be able to go. Most ebay sellers will be pretty panicky at this point (I know I was last week). Don't be afraid to send people lowball offers and see what they say.

FLying down to Charlotte and getting a hotel is a pain in the ass but I'm looking forward to this show. By the time most people see it, let's just say there won't exactly be any suprises left.

[RKVH5150]

Two lower level Charlotte tickets, face value ($75 each) plus whatever shipping. Section 102, Row DD, Seats 21 & 22. Email me at Justsomedude3424@yahoo.com if interested.

I'm pissed, something has came up, and I'm not sure if I'm going to get to go or not.

[buster65]

I just went to Ticketmaster and checked for 2 seats, sec 213 came those seats are grayed out on the map and almost behind the stage.



i just had 2 pop up floor 5...i am so glad i waited now.stubhub has some good lowers for 70 bucks and craigslist has a ton.....looks like people bought up a bunch of tickets thinking they were going to make enough to pay their way too and now everyone is scrambling.i will now wait until i get outside of the show and will get a floor seat for 50.00 guarantee it. i have lived here for 25 years and charlotte is a very fickle town and with this being on a thursday it will be easy pickings.


if it was a weekend though i think i would be **** out of luck

[Wolfpack1]

$50 for a floor seat? Unlikely.

[Stiil_A_Fan]

i just had 2 pop up floor 5...i am so glad i waited now.stubhub has some good lowers for 70 bucks and craigslist has a ton.....looks like people bought up a bunch of tickets thinking they were going to make enough to pay their way too and now everyone is scrambling.i will now wait until i get outside of the show and will get a floor seat for 50.00 guarantee it. i have lived here for 25 years and charlotte is a very fickle town and with this being on a thursday it will be easy pickings.


if it was a weekend though i think i would be **** out of luck

I wish I would have waited but it is too far of a trip to not have a ticket.

Yea you never know what kind of deal you can get right before the show, with a scalper a duck it the hand is better than one in the bush.

[buster65]

$50 for a floor seat? Unlikely.


well i would never be able to prove it anyway.

[Wolfpack1]

I'm sure one could get a floor seat at face value on the street.

I would only buy from a fan though, one could end up getting stuck with a fake ticket. Happens quite a bit with Panther games.

[jimmyw]

WHat the fuck happened to the "VH rehearsing in Charlotte" thread? Its not closed, it's just gone.

[Wolfpack1]

It's almost here people! Charlotte will witness rock and roll history from the greatest band of all time!

[Wolfpack1]

Who's going to the Buckhead Saloon early? For shits and giggles, I'm gonna get me a couple of Cabo tequila shots to start things off!

[jimmyw]

Who's going to the Buckhead Saloon early? For shits and giggles, I'm gonna get me a couple of Cabo tequila shots to start things off!

Note to self: Steer clear of the Buckhead Saloon.

Hehe.

[Wolfpack1]

Note to self: Steer clear of the Buckhead Saloon.

Hehe.

C'mon top jimmy! You show up, I'll buy you a shot!

[Wolfpack1]

C'mon top jimmy! You show up, I'll buy you a shot!


now I got "somebody get me a doctor" playing in my head

SOMEBODY GIVE ME A SHOT!

[Stiil_A_Fan]

now I got "somebody get me a doctor" playing in my head

SOMEBODY GIVE ME A SHOT!

What time is last call down there?

[jimmyw]

C'mon top jimmy! You show up, I'll buy you a shot!


Heh...ok but it will have to be Jaeger instead of Cabo. I'll seriously try to get there, but with my bro being on crutches, I dunno how far he can get around. Sucks but he'll be damned if he'll let a little back surgery stand in the way of this. Hope I see all you guys there.

And you'll know it's me 'cause I'll be the best looking mofo in the place.

[jimmyw]

What time is last call down there?

On a night like that in uptown? Prolly 'bout 6am. Seriously, Maybe 2am on a Thursday if it's still hoppin. Somebody who goes to more bars uptown might know better.

[Wolfpack1]

What time is last call down there?

NC law is 2am but places are open till 4am

[Wolfpack1]

Heh...ok but it will have to be Jaeger instead of Cabo. I'll seriously try to get there, but with my bro being on crutches, I dunno how far he can get around. Sucks but he'll be damned if he'll let a little back surgery stand in the way of this. Hope I see all you guys there.

And you'll know it's me 'cause I'll be the best looking mofo in the place.

I'll be looking out for the guy on crutches and his partner in crime.

I'll be wearing a throwback 1982 VH Diver Dwon shirt with the 3/4 sleaves with the Lion with sunglasses. (I'll be looking good myself)

I cannot wait till Thursday night!

[Stiil_A_Fan]

I cannot wait till Thursday night!



I can’t wait till 5 pm this afternoon, so I can start heading south bound.

Thanks for the info on last call guys. :thumb: Now I got an idea on how to pace myself, its 3:30 last call here.

[Shquanana]

What time is everyone planning on going into the arena? My wife and I are leaving Waynesville at 1:00 PM Thursday which should put us there around 4 or 4:30. Do you think they will go on at 7:30 like the tickets say or is that when Marley goes on?

[crazy levi]

What time is everyone planning on going into the arena? My wife and I are leaving Waynesville at 1:00 PM Thursday which should put us there around 4 or 4:30. Do you think they will go on at 7:30 like the tickets say or is that when Marley goes on?

Good rule of thumb for me is the headliner goes on an Hour after the printed time on the ticket. Marley will go on at 7:30.

[jimmyw]

What time is everyone planning on going into the arena? My wife and I are leaving Waynesville at 1:00 PM Thursday which should put us there around 4 or 4:30. Do you think they will go on at 7:30 like the tickets say or is that when Marley goes on?

I could give a rats ass about the opening act. He'll probably start on time at 7:30. Opening act usually starts at 9:00 but VH is notorious about starting a little late, so I'd bet they hit the stage around 9;15 - 9:30

[CHUCKYAB]

I could give a rats ass about the opening act. He'll probably start on time at 7:30. Opening act usually starts at 9:00 but VH is notorious about starting a little late, so I'd bet they hit the stage around 9;15 - 9:30

THEY are doing a full 2 hour set, so what time does the bobcat arena unplug the music ?

[Wolfpack1]

The show will be over around 11ish

[Stiil_A_Fan]

The show will be over around 11ish

So I need to enter the building about 8:45 and find my seats.

[Wolfpack1]

So I need to enter the building about 8:45 and find my seats.

That would be a good idea. I'm planning on 8pm

[perticelli]

You MF'ers are up! You get to lead us off, tommorrow!!!
We have to wait til Monday....Do us proud!

[vcooper3]

Did anyone else receive this email from the Charlotte Bobcats Arena regarding VH tour merchandise?

http://a1253.g.akamai.net/f/1253/1122/1d/graphics.sdm3.com/bobcats/uploads/van_halen_show_ecard.jpg

[Wolfpack1]

I did not, but that's good to know

[bsbll4]

You guys suck so much ass. Do you realize that in 12 hours you will be able to say: "I'm going to go see Van Halen with David Lee Roth today"?!?!

Bullshit, man. Complete and utter bullshit.

You better make some noise for us fans that have to wait. Maybe hold up a sign that reads: "Don't screw it up before St. Louis."

[Shquanana]

You guys suck so much ass. Do you realize that in 12 hours you will be able to say: "I'm going to go see Van Halen with David Lee Roth today"?!?!

Bullshit, man. Complete and utter bullshit.

You better make some noise for us fans that have to wait. Maybe hold up a sign that reads: "Don't screw it up before St. Louis."

Dude, I will be pinching myself all day tomorrow just to see if I am dreaming!!!
I've got a 3 or 4 hour trip to get there and that will seem like forever! I can guarantee you, my voice will be shot by about 11:00 tomorrow night!

[Wolfpack1]

and I just got a back stage pass! Holy Shit!

[crazy levi]

So I need to enter the building about 8:45 and find my seats.

Stupid. Don't risk it. Aim for 8:30 at the latest.

[Raldo]

OK Charlotte, make us VH fans proud and go crazy tomorrow night!!!!

[Roth Van Halen]

You guys suck so much ass. Do you realize that in 12 hours you will be able to say: "I'm going to go see Van Halen with David Lee Roth today"?!?!

Bullshit, man. Complete and utter bullshit.

You better make some noise for us fans that have to wait. Maybe hold up a sign that reads: "Don't screw it up before St. Louis."
It would be cool to hear from those planning on holding up signs and what's written on them. Like "Welcome Back" or "I've Waited 22 Years For This" or "Take Off The Fat Dress And Get On The Mattress". Stuff like that. I guess I'd be pissed though if someone in front of me held up a sign even for 10 seconds.

[Stiil_A_Fan]

Stupid. Don't risk it. Aim for 8:30 at the latest.

Well seeing how I am new to the place I should move up my arrival time. Your right it is not worth the risk of missing the curtain drop.

[Wolfpack1]

OK Charlotte, make us VH fans proud and go crazy tomorrow night!!!!

I'm going crazy right now with the anticipation of everything!

[Stiil_A_Fan]

and I just got a back stage pass! Holy Shit!

How did you score that?

I have been checking out the weather forecast it looks like a chance of thunder storms, before and after the show. I hope it don’t rain out any tailgating.

[Stiil_A_Fan]

I'm going crazy right now with the anticipation of everything!

I just hope I can get some sleep tonight.

[Wolfpack1]

How did you score that?

I have been checking out the weather forecast it looks like a chance of thunder storms, before and after the show. I hope it don’t rain out any tailgating.

I have 5 older sisters and an older brother. One of my sisters, works for a dentist here. That dentist is good friends with the local promoter here (at least that's how she explained it) and the guy got his entire office tickets and back stage passes for fucking free! My sister while being a VH fan, because she is an "80's girl" is going to go to the show, but knowing that I live and breath VH is giving me her pass.

As far as the rain goes. Don't even worry. It hasn't rained here in months and the forcast is for the severe drought to continue into next year. Actually if it rains here, it will be casue David Lee Roth does a rain dance during the show.

[Wolfpack1]

I just hope I can get some sleep tonight.

I haven't hardly slept since Monday. the anxiety is killing me!

[jimmyw]

You guys suck so much ass. Do you realize that in 12 hours you will be able to say: "I'm going to go see Van Halen with David Lee Roth today"?!?!

Bullshit, man. Complete and utter bullshit.

You better make some noise for us fans that have to wait. Maybe hold up a sign that reads: "Don't screw it up before St. Louis."

Actually I'll be able to say "I'm going to see Van Halen with David Lee Roth today before ANYONE else."

My sign says "People in St. Louis think you SUCK! Don't Go!"

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!

[Stiil_A_Fan]

I have 5 older sisters and an older brother. One of my sisters, works for a dentist here. That dentist is good friends with the local promoter here (at least that's how she explained it) and the guy got his entire office tickets and back stage passes for fucking free! My sister while being a VH fan, because she is an "80's girl" is going to go to the show, but knowing that I live and breath VH is giving me her pass.

As far as the rain goes. Don't even worry. It hasn't rained here in months and the forcast is for the severe drought to continue into next year. Actually if it rains here, it will be casue David Lee Roth does a rain dance during the show.

Your Sister sound COOL, I beat she just moved to the top of your Christmas gift list. :D

It has been a drought here to but it is raining now, and looks like it will be for the whole trip down. Who care I am going to see Dave & Ed share the spot light again, I am starting to get a little excited.

[bsbll4]

My sign says "People in St. Louis think you SUCK! Don't Go!"


That's funny.

My sign will read: "Hey Eddie, jimmyw at www.vhlinks.com thinks Janie is ugly and Wolfie is fat." :D

At that point, Eddie will ask "What is www.vhlinks?" and I will tell him "it's a site on the internet" and Eddie will respond "What's that?"

Seriously though, you suck. We will all be waiting patiently for the boots.

[jimmyw]

That's funny.

My sign will read: "Hey Eddie, jimmyw at www.vhlinks.com thinks Janie is ugly and Wolfie is fat." :D

.

Hey, that's what my other sign says... exactly! Spooky, man. Spooky.

[Wolfpack1]

About 27 hours to go!

[awatts]

i'm starting to get the butterflies already!!!!!!!!!!!!1

leaving philly at 4am

been laying off those youtube clips for a couple days now
just cant take anymore...
soon it will be the real thing

[Wolfpack1]

Isn't this great? Van FUCKING Halen returns!

I'm gonna start drinking heavily and listen to the entire VH-DLR library the rest of the day. Then, I'm going to turn my guitar amp up to 11 and try to play every VH song I know!!!!!

I'm like a kid in a freaking candy store right now!

[Stiil_A_Fan]

I just fished loading up the truck now it is time to start my journey. This is going to be a great time I can just feel it. For me the magic is back and the magic is what you make it. So if the good Lord willing and the creek don’t rise I will be checking into my room tomorrow afternoon. Goanna drink some cold beer, maybe a couple of cocktails, have a lot fun and I hope to meet some cool fans. See ya’ll at the show.

Joe

[Goldustgrl]

Hope you all have a GREAT TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How exciting!!! I'll be heading to Ct. next Friday!

[George M]

I'm starting to feel it too. I'm in my hotel town, having just made the flight down from New York.

You people have a nice city here, Charlotte. It seems very pleasant. I'll be curious to see how many of the 5-star people made the trek like I did.

[Wolfpack1]

I just fished loading up the truck now it is time to start my journey. This is going to be a great time I can just feel it. For me the magic is back and the magic is what you make it. So if the good Lord willing and the creek don’t rise I will be checking into my room tomorrow afternoon. Goanna drink some cold beer, maybe a couple of cocktails, have a lot fun and I hope to meet some cool fans. See ya’ll at the show.

Joe

Be safe in your travels....This is going to be an experience of a lifetime!