Re: 2007/07/05 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
Havn't been to Van Andel. I know it's relatively small sized arena. Anyone seen a concert there? How was the sound and atmosphere?
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Re: 2007/07/05 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
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Havn't been to Van Andel. I know it's relatively small sized arena. Anyone seen a concert there? How was the sound and atmosphere?
I've been to more concerts than I can count and worked as a stagehand there. It seats around 11,000 so yeah, small-medium arena. I think its very nice, good sound, clean venue and pretty much every seat is going to be good. They have an area on their site where you can see what the view is from your seat. Located here.
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Re: 2007/07/05 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
Sweet, thanks.
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Re: 2007/07/05 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
are we assuming that melt banana is still opening, or what's the news? could i cross my fingers for NO 'banana and a bigger setlist from tool? doubtful.
still, anybody know?
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Re: 2007/07/05 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
my buddy bought the tix and i think we have decent seats.
i, for one, am really excited about a seated show. i want to watch the band and not get kicked in the head by a retarted crowd surfer.
who else was at the delayed 9-11 show? killer version of pushit
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Re: 2007/07/05 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
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my buddy bought the tix and i think we have decent seats.
i, for one, am really excited about a seated show. i want to watch the band and not get kicked in the head by a retarted crowd surfer.
who else was at the delayed 9-11 show? killer version of pushit
I was there as well, quite an intense show it was. Pushit was probably the most memorable part of it for me as well, along with Maynard's comments about the situation. I used to have the full audio, I'll have to give it another listen sometime soon.
Marcus, if you're interested in going, I've got extra tickets that I posted about in that ticket thread thingie.
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Re: 2007/07/05 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
i was at the delayed 9-11 show too, meshugguh (probably spelled wrong) opened up. The entire vibe of that show was incredible.
i just bought tickets through ticketmaster yesterday for the thursday show after a couple failed ebay attempts on some better seats, i was surprised that i got lower bowl, side stage tickets (section 120) 10 rows up, fucking incredible considering the show is fucking 4 days away
and ive been seeing shows at that arena since it opened, too many amazing shows to count, regardless of the fact that security is tight, the beers are ridiculously priced, and ticket prices are usually higher there.....the acoustics in the arena are perfect, i cant name a show ive seen there with bad sound, the crowds in GR get signifigantly more rowdy than most cities (ive been to tons in CHI and DET.), probably because less concerts come here, the excitement is higher when they do, and there really is no bad seat in the place......i would WAY rather see a van andel concert than a DTE
not to mention maynard grew up in scottsville MI, so any time he hits GR or Kzoo, its esentially a hometown show
Re: 2007/07/05 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
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I used to have the full audio, I'll have to give it another listen sometime soon.
that's awesome. do you know of anywhere i could find this?
and yes, maynard's comments were great. it was a very weird feeling when a lot of the crowd was chanting USA, USA!
i'm getting pretty excited for this show, I drive by van andel everymorning on my way to work and i see that giant ad (new PR pic of the band) for the show on the BOB screen
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Re: 2007/07/05 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
anyone go through ToolArmy to get tickets before (the pre-sale ones) im worried im going to showup to the will call booth and theyre not gonna be there.
Re: 2007/07/05 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
actually, anyone who will be parking downtown around 6:15 or so PM me.
I just drove by the VanAndel on my way into work. All the radio stations are putting stuff up and there's a great buzz in the air. i'm so fucking pumped.
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Re: 2007/07/05 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
i work downtown at this shithole called the tech group (though the sign out front says Custer), its at the intersection of grandville and cherry-directly next to the intersection bar. there is an empty lot behind the building on williams street that anyone can park in for free. It's about a five minute walk to van andel if that. and youre about a quarter of a block from the highway.
Re: 2007/07/05 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
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i work downtown at this shithole called the tech group (though the sign out front says Custer), its at the intersection of grandville and cherry-directly next to the intersection bar. there is an empty lot behind the building on williams street that anyone can park in for free. It's about a five minute walk to van andel if that. and youre about a quarter of a block from the highway.
Thanks for the tip! I may be parking there.
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Re: 2007/07/05 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
hey mcfaddens right across the street from the van andel is having a pre/post party, ill be there...also i have an extra ticket if anyone is interested email me at [email protected]
Re: 2007/07/05 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
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hey mcfaddens right across the street from the van andel is having a pre/post party, ill be there...also i have an extra ticket if anyone is interested email me at [email protected]
god i hate that bar, irish pub my ass
eh, maybe it'll be cooler with a bunch of tool fans inside
Re: 2007/07/05 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
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I think mcfaddens is pretty cool, might stop by with my group before going in and possibly after.
yeah they have some pretty good drink specials before the show, for those who plan on drinking....idk unless you like paying 9 bucks for a beer at the show
Re: 2007/07/05 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
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yeah they have some pretty good drink specials before the show, for those who plan on drinking....idk unless you like paying 9 bucks for a beer at the show
i agree about the beer prices for sure, but i always have to wait in line outside, and then wait another 20 minutes for a beer when that place is packed, i'd just rather be at the show with my 9 dollar beer out in the smoking area, at least under those circumstances
if it doesnt look too crazy from outside i might stop in though, save myself some money
Re: 2007/07/05 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
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yeah they have some pretty good drink specials before the show, for those who plan on drinking....idk unless you like paying 9 bucks for a beer at the show
is there a cover?
if not i will probably stop in with my group.
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