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

[Speed Stone]

We should get our new gnr piss bags so we can just stand for hours and drink all we want..

what about the girls, that would be an embarrasing scene for them

[mikegiuliana]

We should get our new gnr piss bags so we can just stand for hours and drink all we want..

what about the girls, that would be an embarrasing scene for them

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boys girls we'll all be lined up for the bathrooms if we drink.. Maybe the answer is adult diapers

[pilferk]

sorry about this one ,i know the seating situation at hammerstein has already been discussed, but i was looking at my tickets, and im sure its the same on all of them, there are row and seat numbers,? so one finally time is the mezz also GA or are there actual seats we have to go to?

It's GA.

Hammersteins own site says that, while there are row and seat numbers, unless the ticket says "reserved seating" (and it doesn't) all shows are GA.

The only thing "assigned" is your section (Floor, Mezz1, Mezz2).

[pilferk]

I agree Deez nuts, is Mezz1 usually reserved for VIP or guest list people??

I wouldn't say "usually".  More like "sometimes".

That being said, I have yet to see anyone on the boards with a Mezz 1 ticket fro the 15th.  It seems like they're out there for all the other dates, but not the 15th.  In addition, the ONE stub hub tickets for the 15th that's for Mezz1 was going for 2 or 3 times what the OTHER tickets for the show were going for.

Something, I think, is going on on Mezz1 on the night of the 15th.  VIP area, video shoot, or radio (possibly satellite) simulcast maybe?  I don't know.  But with the lack of Mezz1 tickets for that show...it's gotta be something.

[mikegiuliana]

I have mezz 1 tickets for the 15th, floor for the 12th mezz 2 for the 17th

[pilferk]

I have mezz 1 tickets for the 15th, floor for the 12th mezz 2 for the 17th

You're sure?

Mezz1 for the 15th?

You're the first person I've seen with them.



There goes that theory, eh?

[mikegiuliana]

I'm 99.9 percent postive, but I don't have the tickets in hand... if I'm wrong I will get back..

[tHeElEcTrIcSiNtAr]

My tickets came in yesterday, I'm pumped. Cant wait for the show. 

[GeorgeSteele]

Deez Nuts, that post was outstanding and hilarious.  I would just add that the Mezz section is especially preferable in light of Axl's penchant for starting late.  I'd rather sit down while I wait.

[pilferk]

Deez Nuts, that post was outstanding and hilarious.? I would just add that the Mezz section is especially preferable in light of Axl's penchant for starting late.? I'd rather sit down while I wait.

ESPECIALLY if there is no opener...and the doors open at 7:30.

[mikegiuliana]

Deez Nuts, that post was outstanding and hilarious.? I would just add that the Mezz section is especially preferable in light of Axl's penchant for starting late.? I'd rather sit down while I wait.

Yeah that was an awesome post... I agree with him 100 percent.. I'll be on the floor playing grab ass swaying back n forth during the first show, the next two I see I'll be on my ass taking in the entire show from a nice distance

[uzeurilluzion]

Few questions:

1)? Why would you wait in line for so long if you are just gonna lose your spot when you go to bathroom?? (is the plan not to go to the bathroom)
I mean, if you can push your way back to your spot why even wait for 5-6 hours.? Especially those planning on drinking.

2) Can't you just push your way to the front?? I found that to be the case at a few other small venues I been to.? Its the rowdy people in front and then less rowdy people in the perimeters.? I'm willin to get rowdy.

3) I seen comments here and there but why would you wanna be in Mezz?? Don't you want the energy of the floor?? I don't understand this?
Is MEzz considered better than floor?

just my thoughts

1) those waiting in line probably aren't drinking (unless they are flasking it), thus no need to go to the bathroom.? if you can't hold your urine for 5 hours and you're not drinking, you have a bladder problem my friend, plus with an incentive of being 10 feet away from Axl, I think you can hold it.? seriously, if you can make it through the night without being a bed-wetter I think you can make it this long (most people sleep over 9 hours).

2) yes you can push your way to the front, if you think you are part of the 'cool crowd' doing that; get rowdy by all means

3) can't speak for everyone on the mezz issue but here's my personal thoughts why i like it:

* Don't want to spend the entire concert being pushed up against the front, having my dick in some guy's ass, and another guy's dick in my ass....

* There's that awkward 'where do i put my hands' thing on the floor, if I put them in my pockets I lose my balance in the sway, but if I keep them at my side, they are touching an ass on my left and a wanker on my right

* Don't want to have my view blocked by a huge dude (even though I'm 6'3", there are taller people out there)

* Don't care for surfers and their flying feet hitting me while Richard is playing an awesome slide guitar solo that I'm enjoying

* I come to GNR concerts for the music and seeing Axl, not to sweat my balls off jumping up and down against strangers who I don't know if they have showered in the past month

* Do want to hear better sound quality that you get from being away from the stage speakers

* Do want to see entire band, not just one player on one side

* I've touched, or been within a few feet of Tommy, Dizzy, Brain, and Bucket --- no need to fight my way through a crowd to get close to these guys when I've been 2 feet away from Tommy's guitar for his entire 2 hour solo set, the only person worth being close to is Axl

* I'm coming with my little sister the fourth night, no need to worry about her getting trampled in the mezz

* Many GNR fans aren't 16 year olds that are full of piss and vinegar, they want a little less hectic setting, and besides, it'll be rowdy enough wherever you are in the building

Thanks for that insight.

I'm still undecided on waiting in line or not.

I'm goin to 2 shows one with a dude and one with the gf.  She's kinda tiny and not a fan so I think for her show I'll keep my Mezz 2 tickets.

But I need to hit the floor for sure on the other night.

[russtcb]

Thanks for that insight.

I'm still undecided on waiting in line or not.

I'm goin to 2 shows one with a dude and one with the gf.  She's kinda tiny and not a fan so I think for her show I'll keep my Mezz 2 tickets.

But I need to hit the floor for sure on the other night.

I'm still undecided on the whole subject too. I guess it depends on how much fun I'm having when I arrive in NYC. I figure it like this, even at the very back of the floor, I'll still be closer to the band then on the 2002 tour when they played here in Detroit!

[pilferk]

My plan for the 15th:

Arrive in NYC around 2 PM.

Party at Mustang Harrys til around 6 PM.

Head over and get in line til 7:30.

All subject to change as the mood strikes me....



Keep in mind, I have mezz2 tickets...so it might be a bit different.

[russtcb]

My plan for the 15th:

Arrive in NYC around 2 PM.

Party at Mustang Harrys til around 6 PM.

Head over and get in line til 7:30.

All subject to change as the mood strikes me....



Keep in mind, I have mezz2 tickets...so it might be a bit different.

Thats another thing I think people aren't taking into consideration about "The Line". Alot of people in the line are gonna be trying to get better seats on the 2nd and 3rd floors, so a long ass line doesn't necessarily mean a bad spot for us on the floor.

[dave-gnfnr2k]

anyone from mass going to the 15th show (monday) if so PM me

[colma]

My plan for the 15th:

Arrive in NYC around 2 PM.

Party at Mustang Harrys til around 6 PM.

Head over and get in line til 7:30.

All subject to change as the mood strikes me....



Keep in mind, I have mezz2 tickets...so it might be a bit different.

I too have mezz2 tickets and was thinking the same thing.   

[pilferk]

My plan for the 15th:

Arrive in NYC around 2 PM.

Party at Mustang Harrys til around 6 PM.

Head over and get in line til 7:30.

All subject to change as the mood strikes me....



Keep in mind, I have mezz2 tickets...so it might be a bit different.

I too have mezz2 tickets and was thinking the same thing.? ?

A bunch of people have mezz2 tickets.....and, I think, are going to follow the same basic plan.

[mikegiuliana]

it's going to be weird not knowing anyone's name really.. pre party I'll have to try and remember so many usernames... Some names stand out but some with rose or estranged or types like that will be harder to remember

[pilferk]

Remember...it's Pilfer (as in: He pilfered the coin from the table) K.



But you can all call me Cal at the preparty.