London (Hammersmith Apollo) 7th June

[fieldsy]

Nope I havent.  Though at least Coma has actually put a place forward.  Im up for it!

[babydolls]

i Think i know it - is it the one in the shopping centre in the bit where the underground is?  Just before you go into the underpass to get to the venue.  It couldnt be closer to the venue - nice one!  They must have lots of people who go there before gigs, so am sure would be receptive to it.  coma = man with the plan   

[babydolls]

Quite a few bands play Bournemouth in fact, the BIC is the largest venue south of London. And I've also spoken to the BIC box office who have confirmed that they 'are in talks with the promoters' regarding GnR playing there on the 28th.

cool - i didnt know that. fingers crossed then. 

[CoMa UK]

And we're still looking at where to go before the gig....

Has anybody been to that place?



/jarmo

I've been there yes, went there in 2003 before I saw David Lee Roth at the Apollo, nice place, big aswell, lots of awesome beers and drinks.

The place is in spitting distance from the Apollo.

I'll be there as i'd rather be as close to the venue as possible and being at the trout allows it.

[mlewis]

What's the apollo itself like? I've never been there. Intimate? Good sound?

[shotgun_blue]

im really glad i spent 700 quid to see them in new york when i bet they put exactly the same sort of show on at the appollo which is about an hour away Would have put my travel plans back a couple of weeks if id known!!!! thought New York was my only chance to see them on there own set up! Have fun all those going, I can say the shows in new york were mind blowing and the appollo is the same sort of thing as what the Hammerstein was. London will be better tho because the English rock harder 

[BD888]

I've been to the Trout pub lots of times.  It's just across the street from the Apollo, and is situated in the Broadway shopping centre.  It's the pub that most people go to before a gig at the Apollo.  It's a good place to meet, but the only thing is that it will already be packed with people who are going to the GNR gig.

[jarmo]

Yeah, that's what I suspect as well. It'll be packed with other people who aren't members of the boards.


If we want a "proper" board meeting, then we might have to do it at another pub in Hammersmith.




/jarmo

[MR W,AXL ROSE]

does anybody have 2 tickets for sale  .i signed up with ticket rush but never recieved no activation email so that was out the window.i was in work when the first presale went up and i was gonna try get my tickets over the phone this morning but i had to go make a delivery in work and couldnt get to a phone      .somethings telling me not to go to this show but im still trying.HELP anyone

[BD888]

I'll go have a look around Hammersmith tomorrow and see if what other pubs are near that are cool.  I have one in mind, but I can't remember what it's called.

[babydolls]

What's the apollo itself like? I've never been there. Intimate? Good sound?

Its a great and classic venue - capacity approx 5,000, with sloped floor towards stage for those standing and a couple of tiers of seating. ?I've sat right at the back before and still felt it was a v intimate gig.

Sound is an interesting one - i guess it depends where you are. ?Slash did deafen me at the last VR gig - I was right in front of him and the PA - and it was fkn loud. ?But Scott's vocals were a bit low in the mix both times I saw them. ?but then, I've seen other bands there, and stood a little further back and it's been fine. ?The crowd will move around so much at the start - you will be able to re-position once the first few songs are played if you aren't in a prime position (if you're standing). ?As for seating - i think the sound will be fine there. ?

[monkeylips10]

desperately searching for 2 standing tickets. Totally schoolboyed myself, rang up the presale and the security numbers had scratched off 2 of my cards with money on and i had no money on the others. got up early doors the next day to get on the phone, went to the bank transferred money to the working card. rang up, seating only left.

Thought i want to get to the front, will ring up at 9am sharp on general sale.

stayed up till half 6 and then fell asleep through it. what a malarky. hahahahahahahahahhahahahha

any help much appreciated

[Scabbie]

The hype is working, I'm so fucking excited about this gig now!

[SPUNKY]

Yeah, that's what I suspect as well. It'll be packed with other people who aren't members of the boards.


If we want a "proper" board meeting, then we might have to do it at another pub in Hammersmith.




/jarmo


Thats a good idea , I would love to meet just the people from this board, and have a few cheecky sandies!!

Im taking my 15 year old sister, thier should'nt be a problem taking her to pub's around there as long as she has coke???


 

[Scabbie]

Yeah, that's what I suspect as well. It'll be packed with other people who aren't members of the boards.


If we want a "proper" board meeting, then we might have to do it at another pub in Hammersmith.




/jarmo


Thats a good idea , I would love to meet just the people from this board, and have a few cheecky sandies!!

Im taking my 15 year old sister, thier should'nt be a problem taking her to pub's around there as long as she has coke???


 

Wow I'm she'll be more than welcome if she has coke 

[Axl8302]

Yeah, that's what I suspect as well. It'll be packed with other people who aren't members of the boards.


If we want a "proper" board meeting, then we might have to do it at another pub in Hammersmith.




/jarmo


Thats a good idea , I would love to meet just the people from this board, and have a few cheecky sandies!!

Im taking my 15 year old sister, thier should'nt be a problem taking her to pub's around there as long as she has coke???


 

Wow I'm she'll be more than welcome if she has coke?

ha, absolutely more than welcome with coke.

[grabaraxl]

if anyone has extra tickets, pleas PM me. i was in new york watching the band while the pre-sale was on.

[G N R PIMP]

....just got in from work , has this gig sold out yet?

[Elrothiel]

GN'R Pimp.... in a word..... YES! I got tickets!! Wooooo!! YEEEEA! *dances around happily*


You still might be able to get tickets on eBay though... albeit for silly prices... but hey! Its GN'R!! Its worth it!!

[mlewis]

....just got in from work , has this gig sold out yet?

Definitely- probably in less than an hour. It's not quite clear how quick because nobody could get through to buy tickets!