January 16th, 2010 - Calgary, AB @ Pengrowth Saddledome

[jarmo]

Board members attending: AC, AxlsMainMan, Backslash, charl!edontsurf, Fernando, Giantrobott, jarmo, rhiad, wolftread


Tickets / Map / Venue info


Pre-show:
Unicorn Pub
304 Steven Avenue Mall Calgary, AB T2P 1C2, Canada

[AC]

I'll be there!

Aaron

[AxlsMainMan]

I'm in

[AC]

Just got two sets of tickets. One set in section 109 row 7 and one in 120 row 12. Both are great seats! Just saw Kings of Leon and had the 109 row 7 seats and thought they were amazing. They're the next section from the stage so you don't have to bend your neck too much and you get a good solid view while still being close enough.

[AxlsMainMan]

I'm in Section 109, Row 11

[AC]

I'm in Section 109, Row 11

Perfect. Look for me. I'll be with a girl. haha. PM me closer to the show and we'll slam a beer together.

We need some HTGTH t-shirts!!

[AxlsMainMan]

I'm in Section 109, Row 11

Perfect. Look for me. I'll be with a girl. haha. PM me closer to the show and we'll slam a beer together.

We need some HTGTH t-shirts!!

Sounds good dude, I'll be with my Pops'

[charl!edontsurf]

I'll be there. Fan Package/Floor. 

[Backslash]

Me and the wife are there.  Where we meeting?

[adman2374]

any hotel suggestions, please. must be near the arena. thanks..

[Backslash]

any hotel suggestions, please. must be near the arena. thanks..

What's the price range, if you don't mind my asking.  Hotels in downtown Calgary are super expensive.  I think the Regency Suites is probably your best bet, and even that is probably $150/night.  Check their website: http://www.regencycalgary.com/.  It's about a 20 minute walk or 10 minute cab ride from the Saddledome.

It's an okay hotel, next door to a liquor store and there's a lot of restaurants in the area.  I stayed there on a relocation package with work last year.  I had no problems, but one of my friends stayed a few months after I did and she thought it was pretty dingy.  To each their own, I suppose.

[adman2374]

Thank you. How's the Fairmont? And is it too cold to walk to the arena from there?

[Backslash]

Thank you. How's the Fairmont? And is it too cold to walk to the arena from there?

Can't say I know anyone who's stayed there.  It's much closer than the Regency though, but I think it's a little more pricey.  It's close to the train too, so you can just hop on and ride for 2 minutes to the Dome.

Too cold to walk?  It depends.  In January it can be anywhere from -30 C (-40 with windchill) to +15.  I'd plan for cold weather.  I'm likely walking or taking the train, but I've got seats, so I'll have somewhere to put my layers of clothes when I get there.


Still no answers on beers?  I recommend Morgan's Pub on 17th Ave.  It's an 80s metal bar and about a 10-15 minute walk from the Dome.

[adman2374]

THANK YOU! shit it seems like it gonna be fucking cold!!!

[rhiad]

I'm in! Got my ticket today. I have to see GN'R again after reading about all the excitment from the first show. The GN'R takeover has begun! See you all soon.

[Giantrobott]

Me and my gf will be on the floor, finally!!! \m/

[AC]

Thank you. How's the Fairmont? And is it too cold to walk to the arena from there?

Nicest hotel in Calgary. Prob be the place where any of the band members would stay IF they stayed in a hotel. Close enough to get a cab to the Saddledome too.

Aaron

[AC]

any hotel suggestions, please. must be near the arena. thanks..

There's not much out there in that area of town. Suggest u find a place downtown and take the train or a cab to the Saddledome. Train is 1-2 stops out of downtown and about $2.75 and a cab would be about $10 max w/tip.

Def lots more to do downtown too for bars and restaurants.

[AC]

Anyone have ideas yet on where to meet up? I would suggest somewhere on 17th Ave, perhaps Melrose or there's a great pub just off of 17th on 4th Street called the Rose & Crown. Depends whether you like a pub atmosphere or a more trendy bar atmosphere. Personally like pub atmosphere, and they prob have decent food there too. You can walk to the Dome from the Rose & Crown easily (any place on 17th ave - i.e, the "Red Mile"). If it's -30 then you might be best to get a cab. There is a bar at the dome (a few of them), but atmosphere and cost might turn you off.

Aaron.

[wolftread]

Just FYI...Ticketmaster released some tickets for Calgary...I just picked up Sec. 108, Row 7 and a couple floor seats...I am flying in to Calgary with the wife from San Diego...PM me if you need a GA ticket as I think I only need one...