New York City, USA Hammerstein Ballroom - May 12, 2006 + general info

[directionality]

One more question for anyone willing to answer:

I am going to be sleeping in my car somewhere... which areas should I avoid/which areas are safest/where will I not be ticketed?

I'm sure most people don't have that problem..so they wouldn't know where to sleep in a car. But, I'd imagine in a well lit area.

I am well aware of most people not having that problem. I was hoping more to be given advice regarding areas that are safe. Just to switch the scenario around, I'd be able to tell you where in Chicago to avoid if you wanted to do something like this.

[GNR estranged]

Ill be going the 14th, 15th, and 17th. would be going to the 12th but my friend is getting married that day.

[jazjme]

goin the 12, 15, and 17th. Helping out a gunner and selling my one tix I got for the 14th

[BluesGNR]

Wondering because I haven't seen it posted... who from the forum is going to all four nights?

I'm going to 3.

I'm at all 4.

[BluesGNR]

see you all there on the 12th (whoever's going then)

See you there too dude.

YES! December 12, I'll be there, both at the pre party and then standing General Admission for the show.

December 12 is going to be the best night EVER

I really hope you mean May 12?? 

[fif]

I'm only going to be there the 12th, but I'm going to make the most of the day.  Skipping my class and heading down early to get my spot in line.  I hope to be outside the Hammerstein around 10 or 11 that morning maybe.

[Chief]

The sound isn't too bad, not the best though.  It also depends on where you are, it wont be the best if you're near the front unfortunately.. for any show.  By the soundboard is generally the best spot for sound i've found.
The venue is pretty cool though, probably the perfect place for GNR to play in NYC for a small venue!! i saw the Black Crowes there last year and I had a blast!!!!

So...who all has been to The Hammerstein. This place looks great! Once in a lifetime chance to see Gn'R in a venue this small! How's the sound??

Jim

[mikegiuliana]

One more question for anyone willing to answer:

I am going to be sleeping in my car somewhere... which areas should I avoid/which areas are safest/where will I not be ticketed?

in manhattan nyou could park your car on 11th avenue somehwere east 40's,... Or you could go to brooklyn but how could I sit here and describe neighborhoods? Brooklyn would be dyker heights, bensonhurst, bay ridge, mill basin

[TOPGUNner]

see you all there on the 12th (whoever's going then)

See you there too dude.

YES! December 12, I'll be there, both at the pre party and then standing General Admission for the show.

December 12 is going to be the best night EVER

I really hope you mean May 12???

HAHAH...what the fuck was I smoking again when I wrote that post? Yeah, I meant May 12. Sweet Justice

[russtcb]

I'm coming into town for only the first show. We got booked the New Yorker Hotel which according to Mapquest is 0.0 miles from the venue. (Haha). Anyways, the plan is to get into town as early as possible (with the 10 hour drive), drop the bags off at the hotel, check out the line at the venue and then head to the pre-party.

[SINSHINE]

I'll be there on the 12th! I might be in the market for a ticket on the 17th as well...want to see how the night progress and figure by the last show, many of the kinks will be worked out. Just couldn't resist going to the first show.


Anyone know if the Mezz and Mezz 2 sections have seats or is it standing room only? I realize it is unassigned, but I'm wondering whether or not there are unmarked seats in Mezz 2. How's the view from up there?

[colma]

Mezz 2  How's the view from up there?

that's my question too 

[pilferk]

You know I have been going to this website for about 7 years and always was too lazy to sign up for the message board? The Hammerstein ballroom is great. I went there for ECW shows and a Tool concert. The sound was awesome and everything was cool. The only bad thing I will say, I dont know how it is for concerts but I sat in the second mezz for an ecw show and if you are towards the top of the section there are two big poles that get in your way of the ring. you can still see but it is kind of annoying. i dont know if its different for concerts, just a heads up.

It's VERY different for concerts....

For the ECW shows, the ring was in the middle of the floor section.? With the back seats in either of the balconies, the veiw could be a bit obstructed because of that.

For concerts, the show is along the far wall...every seat has a good view, from what I remember.? No obstructions that I can think of...

[pilferk]

YES! December 12, I'll be there, both at the pre party and then standing General Admission for the show.

December 12 is going to be the best night EVER

Man, if you show up on DECEMBER 12th (about 7 months late), you're gonna be uber disappointed.

Something tells me you're stuck back in the '02 tour time warp.   

[pilferk]

I'm coming into town for only the first show. We got booked the New Yorker Hotel which according to Mapquest is 0.0 miles from the venue. (Haha). Anyways, the plan is to get into town as early as possible (with the 10 hour drive), drop the bags off at the hotel, check out the line at the venue and then head to the pre-party.

The New Yorker is RIGHT next door to the Hammerstein.  Hell, the "Grand Ballroom" (also a Manhattan Studios "venue) is, if I remember right, IN the New Yorker space.

[pilferk]

Mezz 2? How's the view from up there?

that's my question too?

Very good.  At the back of the mezz 2 section, you're about 150 feet from the stage.  Those seats are better than about 70% of the arena seats you could buy.  And that's assuming you're stuck in the very last row of the section.

[GnR-NOW]

Mezz 2? How's the view from up there?

that's my question too?

Very good.? At the back of the mezz 2 section, you're about 150 feet from the stage.? Those seats are better than about 70% of the arena seats you could buy.? And that's assuming you're stuck in the very last row of the section.

well thats good news, because im in the mezz2 .... so no cameras are allowed at all? does that mean out of 12,000 people no one will bring a camera to take a few pics?

[pilferk]

well thats good news, because im in the mezz2 .... so no cameras are allowed at all? does that mean out of 12,000 people no one will bring a camera to take a few pics?

"Not allowed" doesn't mean "won't be present".

Too many cell phones, especially, now a days, with cameras in them, etc.

I'd be shocked if we didn't get some photos from some "creative" gunners.

[GnR-NOW]

I just want some pics to show my friends, i dont want to film the concert or anything, just a few pics for bragging

[GnR-NOW]

i mean if were on line and theyre like if anyone is caught taking pics will be thrown out, then its definetly not worth it