November 13 - Baltimore, MD @ 1st Mariner Arena

[Cleopatra2U]

I want to go to this show, Im going to the MSG show, but none of my friends want to go to this one.

Just go on your own man. That's what I'm doing for this one.

Me too.? Don't look at it as going "alone".? Look at it as going "by yourself".? 'Coz once you get there, you'll be far from alone; you'll be with thousands of other like-minded people.? It won't be difficult to find some folks to chat with and enjoy the show with, if that is what you'd like to do.? You could also choose to enjoy it totally on your own.? Sometimes I like to be able to focus on what's going on onstage without commentary ("Didja see that?", "Wonder if they'll play this?", etc.) from anyone.

[GnR-NOW]

Im tempted to just buy a ticket, this could be a game time desicion

[Cleopatra2U]

Im tempted to just buy a ticket, this could be a game time desicion

"Game time decision".  I like that.   

I just booked a hotel room.

Still waiting for my ticket to arrive, though.

I wasn't expecting it until I saw that MR.BROWNSTONE got his.  Now I'm like, "Where's mine?!"     LOL.

[ann2718]

I haven't gotten my ticket yet either.

[MR.BROWNSTONE]

I wasn't expecting it until I saw that MR.BROWNSTONE got his.? Now I'm like, "Where's mine?!"? ?? LOL.

Maybe Saturday you might get your tickect. 

[Yesterday]

Got my tickets from Slavemaster in the mail today.

[GnR-NOW]

Im still checking ticketmaster, and pretty good seats are available, so I think I could get in on this pretty close to the concert

[Cleopatra2U]

My ticket came in the mail.

It says "side view".

Am I gonna end up behind a speaker?!

[stupidjet]

i will be there.  got my ticket a few days ago..i ahve GA, but kinda wish i got the side seats, i know i'm gonna be in the back since i like to get a few drinks and piss...

anyone know who will open?

[GnR-NOW]

My ticket came in the mail.

It says "side view".

Am I gonna end up behind a speaker?!

No your seats should be fine.  The seats that are opening up on ticketmaster are in section 109 or 111.

[Cleopatra2U]

My ticket came in the mail.

It says "side view".

Am I gonna end up behind a speaker?!

No your seats should be fine.? The seats that are opening up on ticketmaster are in section 109 or 111.

I'm in section 104, row B, seat 11.

Ticketmaster noted that the stage will extend halfway into section 103 (and thus 104 on the opposite side)...  I don't mind a side view of the stage...  I just hope it's not obstructed.

[GnR-NOW]

I forgot about that, it did say the stage will be pushed out.  It shouldnt affect your view, and Im pretty sure you'll still have a great time.

[MR.BROWNSTONE]

anyone know who will open?

Sebastian Bach is one of them. Don't know who is going to replace Papa Roach.

[Cleopatra2U]

I forgot about that, it did say the stage will be pushed out.? It shouldnt affect your view, and Im pretty sure you'll still have a great time.

I think/hope you're right.

At any rate, I'll definitely be able to hear, which is the most important thing.

And the "side view" could be a bonus if I happen to be on the side that Axl ducks behind for clothing changes and such.   

[ann2718]

My ticket finally came in the mail.?

[GnR-NOW]

Thats Awesome. the shows will be here before you know it

[marcos]

i haven't gotten my tickets yet (i ordered them the first day of pre-sale), i am worried about that also this is my 4th attempt trying to see gnr and every other time they have canceled.  this goes back to the appetite days so i hope i am not looking at a 4th.  good luck everyone!

[Cleopatra2U]

i haven't gotten my tickets yet (i ordered them the first day of pre-sale), i am worried about that also this is my 4th attempt trying to see gnr and every other time they have canceled.? this goes back to the appetite days so i hope i am not looking at a 4th.? good luck everyone!

Good luck to you too, Marcos.? ?

I'm actually quite surprised I got my ticket so early (over a month before the show).? I've ordered tickets from TicketMaster well in advance before and not gotten them until the week of the show.? I'm 99 44/100% sure yours are coming.

I will be really honest here...? I was but a young teenager when AFD was new, and while I did go to concerts back then, GNR was not in my area when I was.? A few years later I could have tried to see them, but I was really turned off by the St. Louis and Montreal incidents, not just to GNR but to rock-n-roll in general, and I wound up spending (and enjoying!) the better part of the decade dancing at raves/clubs.? I really feel that this is an older, wiser, more considerate GNR and I am SO looking forward to seeing them next month.

[jarmo]

Do you guys have any plans to meet before the show?

Also, we have some time before we leave the day after the show, any sights we should check out?




/jarmo

[Cleopatra2U]

Do you guys have any plans to meet before the show?

Also, we have some time before we leave the day after the show, any sights we should check out?

Hi Jarmo, are you going to the Baltimore show too?

I am definitely down for meeting folks before, at, or after the show.? The only thing is, with work and traffic, I'm not sure what time I'll be arriving.? I know that some people (myself included) are getting hotel rooms, and since most of the hotels in the arena/Inner Harbor area have restaurants/bars in them, those could be meeting places.? There are also numerous pubs (Maggie Moore's, Wharf Rat, Max's) and coffee shops (Starbuck's, Dunkin' Donuts, Caribou Coffee) all within a short walk of the arena.

As far as sights to see, I think any trip to Baltimore should include a visit to the National Aquarium (http://www.aqua.org/).? I know it is highly "touristy" and some people don't like that aspect, but there are so many cool animals to see...? And not just sea creatures!? There is an indoor rainforest at the very top with all kinds of birds and even a sloth (he can be hard to spot)...? And since I've been (it's been a few years), they have added a large Australian section complete with a 35' waterfall and crocodiles.

As far as food and drink, I recommend the Federal Hill section of Baltimore, which is not far from the Inner Harbor but neither as crowded nor as expensive.? You can sample a variety of food, especially traditional Maryland-style seafood, at the Cross Street Market.? The Thirsty Dog Pub has the best pizza in town.? Mother's is a great place to have a beer and watch Ravens games.? And Turner's is a little gem of a bar that doesn't get as busy as Mother's but is just as great for drinking beer.

~ Cleo
(native Marylander)