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

[Crashdiet]

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

I'm going to all four! Just bought my lonely planet book and am planning out my days... anyone want a sight seeing buddy!

[illusionone]

Is anybody else staying at the Crowne Plaza in Time Square?

[w.axl.rose]

nah im staying at the ramada new yorker. right next to the venue

[The Dog]

Its so funny to read the posts from the out of towners making a trip to NYC.  Even though I've lived here for 8+ years I am jealous that you guys are taking a vaca here.  Wierd right?  Theres probably a lot of touristy things I haven't done yet which is why I feel that way.  For some retarded reason I have always wanted to do the Red Bus hop on/hop off tour bus things.  I've never been to ellis island either. 

To answer that one dudes post, I have tix to all 4, but not sure if I'm gonna go to all 4.  Could be a bit much and I'm having a tougher time then I thougth finding people to go with me.  I keep getting the "GNR?? I thought they broke up" response.  Doesn't seem to be a big deal to a lot of people outside of this forum.  I really hope these shows get killer reviews and start to pique the interest of the casual fan.

I might bail on the Sunay show - Friday is going to be nuts as all of my good friends are gonna be in town and I got just enough tix for all of us.  We were all at MSG in 02 and are so pumped for this show.  I have to make them CDs of all the new songs though - even these guys were asking about the new band as they have no clue really.  I keep telling them "slash might be there" just to fuck with them hahaha.

[fif]

To answer that one dudes post, I have tix to all 4, but not sure if I'm gonna go to all 4.? Could be a bit much and I'm having a tougher time then I thougth finding people to go with me.? I keep getting the "GNR?? I thought they broke up" response.? Doesn't seem to be a big deal to a lot of people outside of this forum.? I really hope these shows get killer reviews and start to pique the interest of the casual fan.

I got that same response from just about everyone I talked to when I attempted to find someone to go with.  But, I'm making the trip solo, it's GUNS N FUCKIN ROSES!!!  I've missed WAY too many shows because I couldn't find anyone to go with and I've decided that I'm not missing a show I want to go to just because no one else will go.  Can't wait until the 12th!!

[The Dog]

To answer that one dudes post, I have tix to all 4, but not sure if I'm gonna go to all 4.  Could be a bit much and I'm having a tougher time then I thougth finding people to go with me.  I keep getting the "GNR?? I thought they broke up" response.  Doesn't seem to be a big deal to a lot of people outside of this forum.  I really hope these shows get killer reviews and start to pique the interest of the casual fan.

I got that same response from just about everyone I talked to when I attempted to find someone to go with.  But, I'm making the trip solo, it's GUNS N FUCKIN ROSES!!!  I've missed WAY too many shows because I couldn't find anyone to go with and I've decided that I'm not missing a show I want to go to just because no one else will go.  Can't wait until the 12th!!

oh i hear ya - If I have to I will fly solo, i'd prob have more fun with strangers that are singing with the new songs then to my turd friends bitching about Slash and Duff not being there.  It does suck (not to open a can of worms) that people outside of the forums haven't had exposure or enough info about the new band - I hope in the long run it doesn't hurt sales or interest in CD.  But thats a whole nother thread.  Its just mind blowing that its hard to find people to go to a GNR concert with you know?

[sjgotnitro]

I'm looking for one ticket on the 15th for the floor.

If anyone has one that they want to get rid of let me know.

Send me an email or pm I check in daily. Thanks

[Top-Hatted One]

To answer that one dudes post, I have tix to all 4, but not sure if I'm gonna go to all 4.  Could be a bit much and I'm having a tougher time then I thougth finding people to go with me.  I keep getting the "GNR?? I thought they broke up" response.  Doesn't seem to be a big deal to a lot of people outside of this forum.  I really hope these shows get killer reviews and start to pique the interest of the casual fan.

I got that same response from just about everyone I talked to when I attempted to find someone to go with.  But, I'm making the trip solo, it's GUNS N FUCKIN ROSES!!!  I've missed WAY too many shows because I couldn't find anyone to go with and I've decided that I'm not missing a show I want to go to just because no one else will go.  Can't wait until the 12th!!

oh i hear ya - If I have to I will fly solo, i'd prob have more fun with strangers that are singing with the new songs then to my turd friends bitching about Slash and Duff not being there.  It does suck (not to open a can of worms) that people outside of the forums haven't had exposure or enough info about the new band - I hope in the long run it doesn't hurt sales or interest in CD.  But thats a whole nother thread.  Its just mind blowing that its hard to find people to go to a GNR concert with you know?

or worst yet bitching about what time to get there and what time to be back by

[Crashdiet]

Yea I'm making the trip solo. No one else is up for the 600+ flight and 6 days in new york. When i tell most people they just go "is slash still in the band?"

no one but you guys get it. 4 shows i'm a geek but hey what are ya going to do?

[Barbie567]

I totally know how you guys feel!  I've been a huge fan since I was a kid, & none of my friends understand.  I'm going to all 4 shows by myself, too.  We'll be with other Guns fans - I'm sure it will be fun!   

[russtcb]

Yea I'm making the trip solo. No one else is up for the 600+ flight and 6 days in new york. When i tell most people they just go "is slash still in the band?"

no one but you guys get it. 4 shows i'm a geek but hey what are ya going to do?

I get that shit when I don't even ask if they'd be interested in coming to the show!!!! People are like "which lineup is it?" and then they act like they're disappointed for me for having tickets. I just can't wait til this album comes out and they realize how stupid they were being!

[HoldenCaulfield]

I'm making the trip up from Kentucky all by myself. No one wants to go with me, fuck 'em. Their loss. I'm only gonna be up there for about 3 days, though. This is so out of the ordinary for me to do. I'm the most average, boring 9-to-5 kinda guy, but I told myself that I was gonna try to buy a ticket, and if I was lucky enough to get one, I'd go. I got one, so I'm off to NYC...

[IFINGLOVEGNR]

Cab after the show?
F-that, it's time for the after-show party to begin!

Exactly! everytime i got to new york I worry about catching public transportation back home the following morning. Some booze, energy drinks, fast food, starbucks keeps you wide awake

agree

Is anybody working on an after party, I say way all go to the bar called "Snitch", its co-owned by Duff and Scott weiland of Velvet Revolver. its at 21st street & 6th ave about a 20 minute walk away

[1987]

i just got back from vegas wich was unreal.. i also got 3 tix to the may 12th show.. which gives me something to look forward to after the let down from being home from vegas... anyway i've been out of the loop for the past 5 days or so.. does anyone know why they added 2 more "warm up" up gigs?  if this has been aswered ..sorry for the repeat.. i think it could be because they are planning on using the footage for a video and this will allow them to have 4 takes.. and also give some new songs a try.. hopefully the setlists will change from show to show.. i think the reviews would be pretty bad by the 4th show and the setlist was the same as the first...
also to answer a few questions.. the person that asked about the hostle on 101 st.. new york is a very safe city and i've never really felt uncomfortable in the city.. that being said.. i would try to stay below 90th st.. i don't know the west side as well as the east.. but north of 100st it starts to get a little sketchy...
the subway is the easiest way to get around during rush hour.. for 2 bucks you get pretty much anywhere.. get a subway map or print one on line..
cabs are also very easy to get and you can pretty much get to anywhere in manhatton for less than 15 bucks.. and at night the subways run less frequently so cab is just easier..
the area west of penn station is prob the porn capital of the city.. no strip clubs just a ton of stores.. sounds seedy but.. there are usually tons of people out on the street till pretty late..  i wouldn't worry about it unless you are by yourself and walking after 2 am.. then you might want to just jump in a cab
as for places to go out after.. there are tons.. if your a with a group of girls or don't mind getting a bottle and dropping some cash the meatpacking dist is where you should go.. the gansavort is a good place for drinks early then a lounge like marquee or pm.. both in area are good.. never been to stereo..
if your a group of dudes and just want to get blasted and pick up girls doing the same them i suggest 2nd ave in the 50s.. there are about 4 bars there are good.. sutton place i my fav for that type of bar.. i'm sure that there are a ton of good places on the west side too.. i'm just throwing those things out there for anyone that has never been to the city.

[1987]

doesn't slash own a bar in the city?  lets have an after party there

[IFINGLOVEGNR]

doesn't slash own a bar in the city?? lets have an after party there

No, but Duff and Scott Weiland do, its Called "Snitch" 21s street and 6th ave, about a 20 minute walk away. we should all go there, they'll play GNR for us

[1987]

doesn't slash own a bar in the city?  lets have an after party there

No, but Duff and Scott Weiland do, its Called "Snitch" 21s street and 6th ave, about a 20 minute walk away. we should all go there, they'll play GNR for us

thats the place i was thinking of.. .would it be in bad taste to have  a post party there?  i'm still holding onto the .0002 percent chance that duff will be playing that night anyway

[HoldenCaulfield]

Hey guys, I'm gonna be staying at the Ramada New Yorker (481 8th Avenue). How far away is that from the venue?

[bigcash2002]

I'm thinking about staying at the Ramada New Yorker as well.  Anyone know if this place is decent?

[IFINGLOVEGNR]

doesn't slash own a bar in the city?? lets have an after party there

No, but Duff and Scott Weiland do, its Called "Snitch" 21s street and 6th ave, about a 20 minute walk away. we should all go there, they'll play GNR for us

thats the place i was thinking of.. .would it be in bad taste to have? a post party there?? i'm still holding onto the .0002 percent chance that duff will be playing that night anyway

That place rocks, I was there on Holloween in my Axl costume with my friend who was dressed as Slash. They played Welcome to the Jungle for us. and they play none stop great rock songs

And as for Duff getting onstage with Axl, I think unfortunatley that there's a bigger chance of Robert Plant, and Jimmy page going on stage together than Duff