September 16 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint

[Bandita]

Just got my ticket in the mail!!! woo hoo!! is anyone remotely excited about this show yet?

Well I pretty much can't think of anything else so yea, I think so!

[Annie]

I have my tickets and I can't wait ! Time is going to fly.

[Albert S Miller]

I am totaly excited!!  Las Vegas is my favorite place to be, especially this trip, I'm sure everyone agrees.  Like in Portugal we all met up at the Hard Rock the night before Rio, and there was a great covers band there, it was so jammed packed I was concerned we were not gonna get in, but we did, I looked forward to meeting some of the people here on this board, and I did, the most important being "Jarmo" of course .  So I guess that what I am getting at is when exactly is everyone gonna try to get together, and is it for sure at the german place and the Rainbow? My husband and I are the older generation GNR lovers, and are not really big partiers, but still would like to hook up and meet all of you I can.

[Chief]

yes, this is the plan i came up with for both days (as previously posted in the hotels thread)~

first we all meet the german hofbrau house.  approximate time 3-4pm (not too early so people can sleep in and what not)
then whoever wants can go to the rainbow to eat and (drink more maybe!) before heading to the hard rock across the street to wait in line or whatever you want till doors open!

and then... WE ROCK OUR ASSES OFF!!! \m/   \m/

[Surfrider]

is the floor at the hard rock ok to see the gnr show...
limited visibility is a concern....
or can u make ur way to the front...
how does it work?

When I saw them play at the Joint in 2001, it was easy to get right next to the stage.  We were in the very front and only about 5 feet away from Axl at times.  Get there early and you will be fine.

[Bandita]

yes, this is the plan i came up with for both days (as previously posted in the hotels thread)~

first we all meet the german hofbrau house.? approximate time 3-4pm (not too early so people can sleep in and what not)
then whoever wants can go to the rainbow to eat and (drink more maybe!) before heading to the hard rock across the street to wait in line or whatever you want till doors open!

and then... WE ROCK OUR ASSES OFF!!! \m/? ?\m/

Sounds good to me!!!

[Annie]

yes, this is the plan i came up with for both days (as previously posted in the hotels thread)~

first we all meet the german hofbrau house.? approximate time 3-4pm (not too early so people can sleep in and what not)
then whoever wants can go to the rainbow to eat and (drink more maybe!) before heading to the hard rock across the street to wait in line or whatever you want till doors open!

and then... WE ROCK OUR ASSES OFF!!! \m/? ?\m/

How will we know how to recognize each other?

[CalgaryMuscle]

 Hey everyone first time posting here but long time member! We are coming down from Calgary for both shows and had a few questions for those of you are familiar with the Joint. How early do you need to get there in order to have a good position on the floor or can you get there when the doors open and just make your way to the front? Also do you think it will be the full stage set ( drums upper level, video boards, pyro, etc ) or will it be just a basic set up?

I've been waiting for 4 years to get kicked in the nuts again!! Went to 4 shows in 02 ( including Vancouver/Riot ) had the best time of my life! Anyone from Calgary making the trip down? Look forward to meeting some of you! See you in Vegas!!!!!

[phreakofnature]

It's a small room, so anywhere you are is pretty much fine. If you want to get right up front, I would get there a couple hours early. Most people we be out hitting the casino's before the show and probably won't go until late.

[Jim Bob]

Hey everyone first time posting here but long time member! We are coming down from Calgary for both shows and had a few questions for those of you are familiar with the Joint. How early do you need to get there in order to have a good position on the floor or can you get there when the doors open and just make your way to the front? Also do you think it will be the full stage set ( drums upper level, video boards, pyro, etc ) or will it be just a basic set up?

I've been waiting for 4 years to get kicked in the nuts again!! Went to 4 shows in 02 ( including Vancouver/Riot ) had the best time of my life! Anyone from Calgary making the trip down? Look forward to meeting some of you! See you in Vegas!!!!!

as soon as axl screams "You know where you are" half the room is going to all charge the front.   

[patcooper]

Hey everyone first time posting here but long time member! We are coming down from Calgary for both shows and had a few questions for those of you are familiar with the Joint. How early do you need to get there in order to have a good position on the floor or can you get there when the doors open and just make your way to the front? Also do you think it will be the full stage set ( drums upper level, video boards, pyro, etc ) or will it be just a basic set up?

I've been waiting for 4 years to get kicked in the nuts again!! Went to 4 shows in 02 ( including Vancouver/Riot ) had the best time of my life! Anyone from Calgary making the trip down? Look forward to meeting some of you! See you in Vegas!!!!!

i wouldnt worry about getting there too early, most people will enter after 10 since they will not go on until atleast 11. Just move yor way up as close as you can. Alot people go get frinks and bathroom thats your chance to move up. I'd gues the same stage as the hammerstein with the drum setup and the second level, with the screens behind them.

[bad obsession 4GNR]

ill be going as well?

[Buddha_Master]

I wonder how long GNR will be on for. There aren't any curfews there obviously.

I am so fucking excited its ridiculous. Hey, I am going with Chief's plan. But I am going to be wanting some bud too so... any bud smokers going? Cool either way, but curious.

[patcooper]

I wonder how long GNR will be on for. There aren't any curfews there obviously.

I am so fucking excited its ridiculous. Hey, I am going with Chief's plan. But I am going to be wanting some bud too so... any bud smokers going? Cool either way, but curious.

i'd expect 2 hours plus. maybe like 135 minutes. go on around 11:15 end 1:30 my opinion.

[Bandita]

I wonder how long GNR will be on for. There aren't any curfews there obviously.

I am so fucking excited its ridiculous. Hey, I am going with Chief's plan. But I am going to be wanting some bud too so... any bud smokers going? Cool either way, but curious.

i'd expect 2 hours plus. maybe like 135 minutes. go on around 11:15 end 1:30 my opinion.

Yup, I will be wandering in between 10:15 and 10:30 or so, I see no need to get in and smash upfront.  You can always move up as people get drinks and the place is so small anyway, I just can't see spending hours on a line.

[Kujo]

How will we know how to recognize each other?

SLC and myself will be wearing the same outfits as in NY in May

[Buddha_Master]

How will we know how to recognize each other?

SLC and myself will be wearing the same outfits as in NY in May

Cool Matt and Trey are GNR fans! I will definitely smoke the motherfuckers behind SP out.

[axlrosegnr]

I'm probably gonna go in at 8 "just in case"  who knows, it's highly doubtful, but Axl just may get a wild hair up his ass and wanna go on on time, lol. But I will spend that time at the Bar in the joint. It's  easy to get as close at you want. The last time I was in front the whole time. I stood in the back of the front floor section, and when Jungle kicked in, everyone started jumping, so when they're in the air, just make a sprint for the front and push them outta the way. I was holding the front rail by the middle of It's so Easy.

[axlrosegnr]

BTW, on the subject of opening bands, heres the email I got back from the Hard Rock :

"There are going to be two opening bands that are To Be Announced. I won't have any times until the day of the show. (and really that depends on Axl.) "

[Bandita]

BTW, on the subject of opening bands, heres the email I got back from the Hard Rock :

"There are going to be two opening bands that are To Be Announced. I won't have any times until the day of the show. (and really that depends on Axl.) "

2 opening bands and the show starts at 8, we won't see Axl til past midnight for sure!