who's going to the Atlanta show?

[Mr. Boomin'Granny]

cause me and cosmo105 are.

:cool:

[cosmo105]

*high fives boomin*
:cool:

[blanket.of.troy]

i am, (at least i think!) i really REALLY didnt think i would be but gary promised to take me and he has never failed me yet. god i love that man. anyways yeah i just got paid tonight so i have enough for my ticket.

im so excited i can hardly contain myself. i never thought i would actually get to see them live.

[Mr. Boomin'Granny]

if you want we can meet up before the show.

[angel_gurl]

I wanna go bad its 4 hours away from here but I dont know where that show is where to go or anything like that. And I asked my mom and dad if they could take me. They said they didnt know where the gwinet center was and i was like great but, are young teens aloudto goto there concerts? I need to know really bad.

[Rocks So Well]

I'll be there.

[Mr. Boomin'Granny]

I wanna go bad its 4 hours away from here but I dont know where that show is where to go or anything like that. And I asked my mom and dad if they could take me. They said they didnt know where the gwinet center was and i was like great but, are young teens aloudto goto there concerts? I need to know really bad.


the gwinnett arena is right up on I-85. Take the sugarloaf exit. it's hard to miss it.

here (http://media.ticketmaster.com/en-us/tmimages/venue/maps/atl/3691s.gif) is the general seating layout.

there is no bad seat in the house. trust me. There are no nosebleed seats.

and here are some directions (http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueinfo/115298) for people who dont know where it is.

and here is when they open doors and such. for people who dont know.

BEASTIE BOYS
at the Arena at Gwinnett Center (http://www.gwinnettcenter.com/graphics/banners/fac/arena/arena_02.jpg)
Friday, October 15, 2004 at 7:30 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM).

sorry it is my first beastieboys concert and i am a little bit excited.

[babylovechild]

Will be there for my sixth time. Could not be more excited.

Question about the Gwinnett Arena: I have a choice between seats in section 100 and section 117 - which should be better?

[blanket.of.troy]

ha ha ha, im bugging out man. its still not guarenteed im going, so im CONSTANTLY on edge.

[Mr. Boomin'Granny]

Will be there for my sixth time. Could not be more excited.

Question about the Gwinnett Arena: I have a choice between seats in section 100 and section 117 - which should be better?

117 is closer to the stage. so i would pick that. 100 is at the other end of the arena.

[mikedzlilfreak]

do u know if theres any shows after this one??Like in fl?!?!?!

[cosmo105]

mhm (http://www.beastieboys.com/tour.php)

[timmie]

You lucky devils!! there are still no signs of any UK shows....never mind I still have plenty memories of when I won a competition in May!!!! have a swell time guys...I'll be thinking of you all....

[Rocks So Well]

I'll be enjoying the show from section 18. I'm so excited. Does anyone remember when they were suposed to be in Atlanta with Rage Against the Machine and couldn't make it? Well, here's my chance to see them I missed. I'm so fucken excited.

[icyjones]

HELL YEAH I AM. sorry, so, i have been to many a show in atl but never at the arena. lets form a game plan so as to secure a spot up front. for all the people with floor tix that is.

[blanket.of.troy]

its offical! im in section 119. yep row j.

anyone want to meet me before the show? im going solo since i have only enough $$ for one ticket...i can give you a pic so you can find me! :)

[babylovechild]

Any idea what the total number of tickets for the floor is?
If there will be chairs or standing room only?

[icyjones]

blanket.of.troy, where are you at in alabama? i'm at auburn. so all the atl peeps, we gonna meet up or what? i don't know whats around the arena so somebody who knows the area better let us know.

[FittenTrimMC]

And there's a Varsity in Gwinnett now!

Oh, it will be fun! But I'll be chilling at the Long Beach show.

[blanket.of.troy]

i live in andalusia, about 20 miles from florida.

and yeah if were meeting you need to let me know where. i have never been to this venue before. i usually go to hi fi buys.

[babylovechild]

i guess the arena is pretty new, so i've never been there. don't know the surrounding area at all.

i'm an atlanta native but we're talking about duluth - totally OTP! that's a 30 minute drive into another world.

i'll ask around to see if there are any nearby landmarks.

[Mr. Boomin'Granny]

if anyone needs help finding the area, let me know. I live about 5 min from the arena and i know the area like the back of my hand.

Just pm me if you need help getting there.

[seanpark]

Yo, im in section 220.

Can someone explain to me about the general admission floor? will I be allowed down there?

[icyjones]

probably not. at least i hope not, no offence, but i bought more expensive tix to be down there.

[Disco Dave]

I'm as die-hard as they come and all I wanted was to go to the show, but ALL possible buddies backed out and now I'm left begging my anti-Beastie fiancee to come with... Saw em in '98 at Lakewood, but now it looks like that's gonna be all.

Wish I could join you folks at Gwinett, even it is way OTP. Daaaaaamn...

[Rocks So Well]

blanket of troy:

Where do you live in AL?

[Mr. Boomin'Granny]

hotlanta bump

[blanket.of.troy]

rocks so well,i am from andalusia alabama


bump...

[MCD]

the floor seats are only for GA ticket holders, although you can usually find an usher to slip a $20 to to get down on the floor.

i gots mine. gonna be chillin' at the holidae inn for a pre-party.

ohh, yeah...

here's a little info about the arena...i saw a kid rock show there about a year ago, and there was very light security getting in-no pat downs-but there are ushers everywhere, not the dancing kind either! i didn't even take the chance of smoking my joints, but i was feeling good anyway.

great venue, really no bad seats at all, but i'ma gonna be in the front row.

[Mr. Boomin'Granny]

i gots mine. gonna be chillin' at the holidae inn for a pre-party.




mind letting a couple atl friends in to the party? ;)


great venue, really no bad seats at all, but i'ma gonna be in the front row.


that's what i've been saying, not a bad seat in the house. Think you can sneak us to the floor? :p

[pea]

good question. how hard do ya think it will be to sneak into the GA section?

[harpercm]

Any idea what the total number of tickets for the floor is?
If there will be chairs or standing room only?

I think it's SRO. The arena is very tight and they could probably get more people in on the floor without chairs! I had tickets to the Rage show and was so excited, 7 mos preggy and all. Someone keep those guys off their bikes!

Thought I was the oldest at the 98 show at Lakewood but loved every second of it!

Can't wait to see them!

I HAVE TWO TICKETS IN SECTION 120 ROW D LOOKING TO SELL AT FACE VALUE $97.50. LET ME KNOW IF ANYONE'S INTERESTED. TRULY NOT A BAD SEAT IN THE PLACE!

[Rocks So Well]

rocks so well,i am from andalusia alabama


bump...

Hehe, I see that you already said that once....sorry. lol

I'm in Huntsville.....so, not really all that close...

[Rocks So Well]

Also, for those of you who live near by: Where is a good place to crash for the night? Are there some reasonably priced hotels ?

[Mr. Boomin'Granny]

Also, for those of you who live near by: Where is a good place to crash for the night? Are there some reasonably priced hotels ?

It's a very populated suburban area, and there are tons of hotels near the area. tens of them. getting a hotel would be the least of my worries, but i live only 5 min from the arena :cool:

[Rocks So Well]

Swell. :) Thanks.


I had no clue; I've never been there.

[Mr. Boomin'Granny]

one month away!

[Mr. Boomin'Granny]

do doo doo, *bump*

[Rocks So Well]

....Less than one month away......

Oh the excitement! :D

This will be a religious experience; I may cry.

[Mr. Boomin'Granny]

i'll probably pee my pants

[beastiefan04]

I am very happy to say that this will be my first concert and I am super excited and it's still a month away. Anyone else from B'ham going?

[cosmo105]

i'll probably pee my pants
but you do that all the time anyway :confused:

[blanket.of.troy]

but you do that all the time anyway :confused:
HAHAHA!
a-town bump.
so i still have no one to go with. i thought jana and john might go with me (which would be sweet coz i could ride with them in johns awesome street car) or maybe....just MAYBE kevin might consider going but im not that lucky.

[icyjones]

what time are you folks gonna get to the venue? i'm debating skipping class with a friend of mine and camping out there most of the day.

[blanket.of.troy]

what time are you folks gonna get to the venue? i'm debating skipping class with a friend of mine and camping out there most of the day.
same. i should be there about 4 or so hours before the show starts. but i have no one to camp out with.

[Mr. Boomin'Granny]

we'll be there.

[babylovechild]

Please forgive me if this is a stupid question, but why are you planning on going to the show so early? I had the time the doors open (6:00 or 6:30?) as my target. Is it because of the general admission situation on the floor? I'm in reserved seating so is there a reason for me to camp out?

[blanket.of.troy]

Please forgive me if this is a stupid question, but why are you planning on going to the show so early? I had the time the doors open (6:00 or 6:30?) as my target. Is it because of the general admission situation on the floor? I'm in reserved seating so is there a reason for me to camp out?

nah, not a stupid question. some people do it for the ga seating, me...well i just like to get there and hang out. you know i like to meet people, all that. and you never know who will be walking around there 4 hrs early. once in atl i got to see taking back sunday because they showed about the same time i did!

[Mr. Boomin'Granny]

me and cos should be getting there around 3ish or so. depending on traffic.

[cosmo105]

cos and I should be getting there around 3ish or so. depending on traffic.

[Mr. Boomin'Granny]

I AM THE DOMINATE MALE, I COME FIRST*






*pleas refrain from all possible sexual references

[cosmo105]

bizzump

[demkon]

Hey im going to this show too, jw if they are leniant on smoking pot their, i know some concerts the place doesnt care at all, so should i smoke before or take a chance and wait till i get there

[Mr. Boomin'Granny]

i would before. or just perhaps not at all?

[the_wood]

Hey im going to this show too, jw if they are leniant on smoking pot their, i know some concerts the place doesnt care at all, so should i smoke before or take a chance and wait till i get there

they were cunts whenever i saw a perfect circle there... one security guy jumped the barrier and went through the crowd raising hell... i'd definately blaze up before..... or not at all.... show some respect for the b-boys...

[babylovechild]

Hey im going to this show too, jw if they are leniant on smoking pot their, i know some concerts the place doesnt care at all, so should i smoke before or take a chance and wait till i get there

I say roll one for before and another one to use during if the opportunity presents itself. There was very heavy blazing where I sat at their last show at Lakewood. But that could change with the venue and seating.

[Atlien-MCA]

I'll be at the show with my g/f

[icyjones]

bump, cause i had to dig too deep to find this thread

[cellopes]

I'll be there! I can't wait! I've been a Beastie fan since I was 15
(many moons ago)
This will be my first Beastie show & I got my sister to fly in from NYC to go with me. Only 12 days now!! :D

[Rocks So Well]

Sheit, I get outta class at 11:15 in Huntsville, AL the BIG DAY...shit who knows what time I'll be able to get there...... Plus I gotta find a place to sleep...... Im excited, oh so excited...... Mr. B.G. I'll probably be all pissy pants too, so don't be ashamed.

[Biller]

Yo,

I'm going but all my boys backed out. I'm the only one who bought tix. If anyone is interested in having a tag along I'd prefer to experience the show with someone or a group of people. My e-mail is ferrous_biller@hotmail.com and my cell is 404.376.5208. I will be drinking Brass Monkey, but I promise not to drink too much. PLEASE hit me up, cause I'm still going but it would be nice to meet some new people and enjoy the show.

Later

[Rocks So Well]

I think it'd be neat to see people from the boards at a concert.....

If anyone recognizes a tall and thin brunette (Bout 5'9" 125 lbs) with a fairly built readheaded guy (bout 5'10") ... It's me!! lol.

- Kasey

[johnny_ryall]

Biller, even when you go alone, all of us fans are your people! I'll be there. Breaking the ice will be ridiculously easy, right?

[trésbienfem]

damns yous *shakes fist*

I wish I was going with you two. sigh.

[Mr. Boomin'Granny]

wait till you see our get up :)

[Mr. Boomin'Granny]

one week!

[trésbienfem]

I say again, damn yous! :p

[3pakbonanza]

I'll be there! I'm also going to a private showing plus the taping of an interveiw with them earlier in th eday. Can't wait!

[johnny_ryall]

Ok, 3pak....quit rubbing it in about the private show...j/k

[3pakbonanza]

ahhhh,, it's all in good fun!!!

[johnny_ryall]

I know (sniff sniff), just depressing for those of us who can't go to the private show.

[Rocks So Well]

What song is gonna just set you off if they play? I GOTTA hear Sure Shot!

[johnny_ryall]

Root Down and High Plains Drifter.

[blanket.of.troy]

you guys will surely know who i am. i will be the young lady with a sign that reads

"kisses: 1.00
hugs: free
help a broke beasties fan."


yep yep.

[cosmo105]

hotlanta bump
oh man
:D

[Mr. Boomin'Granny]

4 days y'all!

[icyjones]

hell yeah, can't wait. and get this, the roots with common on monday, and de la soul on tues. and i get to interview de la soul. best hip hop weekend/week ever.

[Rocks So Well]

I
Cant
Wait
!

[cosmo105]

Me
Neither
(!)

[Shion]

Hey !!
If anyone can help me out here I would be greatfull!!

I have 2 floor tickets to the Atl show but will not be able to attend. However I will be in Atlanta and can meet anyone interested in buying them .
I am selling them for FACE value.

Please email me at gauntletprods@cox.net if you or anyone you may know is interested.

[cosmo105]

^ :mad: damnit :(

[Mr. Boomin'Granny]

can you trade them for some other tickets?? since you're not really gaining or loosing anything.

[Rocks So Well]

Trade ya my tickets for them! :D

[blanket.of.troy]

tomorrow! woooooooooo.

kevin was going to go with me but he cant. what a first date that would have been eh? ha ha ha.

[icyjones]

hell yeah, me and my boy sould be at the arena at about 3 or 4. see you cats there.

[Rocks So Well]

SEE YOU MO'FO'S TONIGHT!!!!!

[harpercm]

:) YEAH!

[cosmo105]

TONIGHT SUCKAS

[Laver1969]

TONIGHT SUCKAS

Have fun!!! Tomorrow New Orleans!!!

[johnny_ryall]

I'm nervous I might freak out at the show cause it's gonna be fridiculous.

[SMC]

Here's the set list. I stole it outta the pocket of one of the security gaurds.

show intro
mmm onstage intro

TRIPLE TROUBLE
SURE SHOT
ROOT DOWN

**video break**

EGG MAN (!!!!!!)
TIME TO GET ILL
PASS THE MIC

**video break**

SUPER DISCO
POSSEE IN EFFECT
SHAKE YOUR RUMP
MMM

SABROSA
RICKY'S THEME
SOMETHING'S GOT TO GIVE

**video break**

OPEN LETTER TO NYC
PAUL REVERE
BODY MOVIN'

**video break**

3 MC'S AND 1 DJ
BRASS MONKEY
SO WHATCHA WANT
CHECK IT OUT

INTERGLATIC
GRATITUDE
SABOTAGE

[Atlanta]

mind letting a couple atl friends in to the party? ;)




that's what i've been saying, not a bad seat in the house. Think you can sneak us to the floor? :p



Were you able to sneak to the floor? Looked very hard. After a show at the Omni in Atlanta where security lost it big time to people trying to get from seats to the floor once the show started. Cops and security got involved and they were fighting a losing battle. Now they employ the armbands and a lot more security around the perimeter of the GA floor.

[Atlanta]

Atlanta review:

First some background. I have seen the Bboys every time they have been to Atlanta. Clubs (center stage), Georgia State, Philips arena, Omni, etc. I have also traveled to different states at least 5-6 times to see them over the past 10 years. Every show, until tonight, I found it very hard to stay up front center for an entire show due to all of the energy up front (esp. when Henry Rollins opened for them one time around so you were already dead from him playing before the boys came on). Simply put, everyone up front was into it so much that you either were a part of that or got the hell out of the front.

I was excited to experience the Gwinnett arena for the first time. Nothing until now has made we want to go there. After tonight I will never go back.

For those that are not from Atlanta, the Gwinnett arena is in the subburbs and not in downtown Atlanta. No mass transit to the show - only a long car ride from the city.

One parking lot for the venue, no matter how large it is, or free, just does not work. Give me paid parking around Philips arena anytime. Also give me the option of using Marta or if I need to - can't do that with Gwinnett.

The sound up front and center was horrible. It appeared they had no sound in the middle. In all fairness I had friends who were further back in seats who said the sound was awesome from the back/sides but even Cypress Hill a few months ago had great sound (outside) for the front/center people.

Security was way to strict up front. Anyone who tried to get a little physical up front or crowd surf was hunted down and thrown out ASAP. Any area of the crowd up front that got a little too into the music resulted in a security guard being placed in that area of the crowd until everyone toned it down.

To add injury to that, you had "fans" up front (first few rows of people, so very close) who were actually ratting out other people trying to have a good time by pointing them out to security. Unreal and the first time I have seen that happen so much at any show like that. The majority of people up front were acting like they were at a Barbara Streisand concert and just standing there. They might as well have put down chairs on the floor.

I don't know if this sedate crowd was due to the fact the venue was in the burbs - logic being you automatically exclude a lot of crazier people who would normally take Marta or walk to the show. Or if the hard security was keeping everything calm and sedate - but after seeing the Bboys at least 15 times it was the most sedate show of theirs ever. Usually security is tight in the beginning but the crowd up front takes over - but it never happened tonight. Or, maybe the fans are getting old but it was mostly kids under 30 up front so I don't think that was it.

For God's sake someone had a 4 year old on their shoulders on the left of stage front row the entire show (crowd's left). I bs you not. Any of you up front had to see this.

Now that is not to say the place was not packed and loud. In fact they said this was one of their best stops and from their point of view maybe they were being serious. But I ask you how could Atlanta be better than two back to back nights at MSG a week earlier? But, hey, I was not at the NYC shows so I don't know. I am sure someone on here can comment. A lot of people dressed up in bboy garb and the crowd as a whole was packed and loud.

Anyway, I give it a 0 out of 10. Very disappointing for a real bboy fan.

[johnny_ryall]

I had fun. They were great.