December 1 - Ames, IA @ Hilton Coliseum

[holtzmn73]

Most colleges don't sell alcohol on campus, they think it sends the wrong message. The kids just get wasted in their dorms beforehand then go to the concerts and sporting events.

[benchiefjr]

Iowa State is FAR BEYOND a dry college...but idk if they're selling it there.  I don't drink anyways, but i'll be at this concert with my friend. 

[rocky]

The University of Minnesota has liquor stores on campus, but I've never been to a gopher game so I don't know if they sell at their arena's or not.  Just have to drink enough before the show.  It will be cheaper that way.

[holtzmn73]

Technically the liquor stores at the U of M aren't on campus, they just are across the street or down the block. 
The U doesn't sell liquor at Mariucci or Williams arena, I remember they had some big debate a few years back about selling wine at Northrup for plays and such.

[Brody]

YES! They sell Alcohol at the hilton i beleive.. Let me ask a friend! and i'll get back!

ps. hopefully i can get to this show!

[gunslinger]

Just got 2 tix in section 131, Row 10.

The ticketmaster site has now moved up the sale to Friday instead of Saturday. Not that it matters cause you can go to the official site right now and order.

Cool!? I'm in the same section row 8.? You from IA?

[gunslinger]

Sorry dude, wasn't reading.  I now see you're driving quite a distance to get here.  You'll like the Hilton, should be a great scene for a Guns show!

[JuicySwoos]

The University of Minnesota has liquor stores on campus, but I've never been to a gopher game so I don't know if they sell at their arena's or not.? Just have to drink enough before the show.? It will be cheaper that way.

They do not sell liquor at the hockey or basketball games.? However they don't hold concert events at the venues either....so who knows.

I went to a prince concert at the northrup in 2000 and they sold beer there, and that venues is on campus i think.....I am confident there will be beer at this venues....come on, its GNR!!! 

I have gone to one dry concert before, that was Aerosmith, man did that put a cramp in the show for me.

[gunslinger]

The University of Minnesota has liquor stores on campus, but I've never been to a gopher game so I don't know if they sell at their arena's or not.  Just have to drink enough before the show.  It will be cheaper that way.

They do not sell liquor at the hockey or basketball games.  However they don't hold concert events at the venues either....so who knows.

I went to a prince concert at the northrup in 2000 and they sold beer there, and that venues is on campus i think.....I am confident there will be beer at this venues....come on, its GNR!!!

I have gone to one dry concert before, that was Aerosmith, man did that put a cramp in the show for me.

I have been to concerts there before.  They sell beer, rest easy my alcoholic gunners!!

[Minneapolisnewsman]

Gunslinger, when you "there" were you specifically speaking of Hilton Coliseum?  It's an NCAA sanctioned arena, and I don't know if they can sell beer.  Because it's a concert, and not a sporting event, that may exclude the NCAA rules on the night of the concert.  Thank you for the responses. 

[gunslinger]

Gunslinger, when you "there" were you specifically speaking of Hilton Coliseum? It's an NCAA sanctioned arena, and I don't know if they can sell beer. Because it's a concert, and not a sporting event, that may exclude the NCAA rules on the night of the concert. Thank you for the responses.

Yes, I've been at the Hilton 3 or 4 times for concerts and each time, I have gotten to enjoy delicious ice cold beer.  It makes me a jolly good fellow.

[WhatIsItMan]

Gunslinger, when you "there" were you specifically speaking of Hilton Coliseum? It's an NCAA sanctioned arena, and I don't know if they can sell beer. Because it's a concert, and not a sporting event, that may exclude the NCAA rules on the night of the concert. Thank you for the responses.

Yes, I've been at the Hilton 3 or 4 times for concerts and each time, I have gotten to enjoy delicious ice cold beer.? It makes me a jolly good fellow.

Woah.  Are you quoting a New Odyssey song?

[gunslinger]

No, not familiar with New Odyssey.  Good stuff?  Maybe I'll have to check 'em out, especially if they enjoy the beer such as I do.

[WhatIsItMan]

No, not familiar with New Odyssey.? Good stuff?? Maybe I'll have to check 'em out, especially if they enjoy the beer such as I do.

Oh, ok.  They're not a hard rock band or anything.  Anyway, they do this song called, "I Like Beer", and that's what I thought you were quoting.  www.newodyssey.net if you're curious...

Back on topic though...  I'm driving from Chicago to see this show, so I hope we are getting new and mixed setlists this time around!   

[JuicySwoos]

No, not familiar with New Odyssey.? Good stuff?? Maybe I'll have to check 'em out, especially if they enjoy the beer such as I do.

Oh, ok.? They're not a hard rock band or anything.? Anyway, they do this song called, "I Like Beer", and that's what I thought you were quoting.? www.newodyssey.net if you're curious...

Back on topic though...? I'm driving from Chicago to see this show, so I hope we are getting new and mixed setlists this time around!? ?

I am expecting the same general setlist, as I am going to IA and MPLS shows back to back.  I imagine however they may switch the setlist a bit since it is a back to back show.  I am only hoping for rocket queen on one of the nights, if that happens, I will no set list gripes.

[smeagol2124]

yes indeed, they do serve beer at Hilton during concerts.  For those traveling from up north, the State patrol runs a speed trap near the intersection of Highway 20 and I-35 before and after every event at Hilton.  Safe to say once you get south of Mason City heading down to Ames, watch yourselves.  And yes, as an ISU graduate, I can testify that Ames is NOT a dry campus 

BTW, got my tix in Section 131 Row 8  Should 10-20 feet from Finck most of the night (Which will make my wife happy).

[gunslinger]

yes indeed, they do serve beer at Hilton during concerts. For those traveling from up north, the State patrol runs a speed trap near the intersection of Highway 20 and I-35 before and after every event at Hilton. Safe to say once you get south of Mason City heading down to Ames, watch yourselves. And yes, as an ISU graduate, I can testify that Ames is NOT a dry campus

BTW, got my tix in Section 131 Row 8 Should 10-20 feet from Finck most of the night (Which will make my wife happy).

That's cool, I'm in 131 row 8 also, seats 12 and 13.

[benchiefjr]

Does anyone have any extra tickets to the show in Ames for a possible lower price.  Because my friend is really low on money but he's dying to go.  If this belongs in the tour section i apologize, i just figured there would be more people seeing it here.  Please help if you can. 

[rocky]

No offense man, but I really don't think anyone is going to sell their tickets below face value when they just ordered them 2 days ago.  Good Luck though, I'd check ebay just a few days before the show when they will probably be below face.

[benchiefjr]

i know...but there is always hope.