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Long time lurker; first time poster. Been following the 2009 Tour discussion intently. Planning to go to Toronto, Cincinnati.
Anyway - I scored 4 100-level singles for the Cincy show this morning, and only need 2 of them. Does anyone out there need a good single, or a pair of singles? Selling for FACE VALUE, of course.
The seats are in:
Section 101, Row R (VERY high seat number - looks to be an aisle seat in the center section)
Section 100, Row P (VERY low seat number, right near the center aisle)
I am in the need of 2 tickets preferably in the Pit or 102 section of the stage. I am willing to pay face value or a little more. I didn't know that my plans for the summer would have included the possibilty of me seeing tool.
My GF just got her visa and we are making our way up from the Caribbean to see them. SO anyone that can help us...we would be forever indebted as we have been fans for more than a decade and finally....finally...we can experience them live TOGETHER for the first time.
From Indy as well but going to Toronto first. Then Kings Island for some rides and then Tool. Pretty awesome mini vacation.
I'll be staying about 5 minutes from KI in Mason, I'd love to go back for the water park alone, it's huge, unlike Cedar (Gouge Point) it doesn't cost anything extra on top of the park ticket.
I'll be making the drive from Ann Arbor, staying with my sis in Mason and rushing back the next day for a wedding, can't wait!
Hoping for less artsy fartsy, more rocking. This will be my 18th time seeing the band since 1996, and I've seen them do both artistic over load and adrenaline fueled rock concert, I prefer the latter. Not that I'll be upset with the long interludes and what-not, just happy to see Tool again.
Tool songs I've never seen performed live over 17 shows from 1996 to 2007:
Part of Me
Intolerance (gave up hope of ever seeing this one live long ago)
Bottom (same as above)
Disgustipated (not counting on it)
Ticks and Leeches
Intension
Would be very surprised to see any of the above performed in Cinci.
We are roadtrippin from Detroit to Cinci to see them. I have seen eight show in Ohio, and they have all been great. Can anyone recommend a hotel close to there to stay at? I will be way into my tool trance to drive after the show. [email protected]
my wife and i got the westin downtown for $90 total through hotwire. There was nothing all that great super close. Downtown is less than 10 miles away.
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yeah, nothing in walking distance. We are staying at a Holiday Inn east of the venue about ten minutes. Many hotels and restaurants in the Eastgate area. My concern about going downtown was navigating the streets after a show. That and the $15 or $20 parking fee.
Having said that, the Westin, Hyatt and Hilton are all right downtown and usually pretty cheap on weekend. All are very nice as I have stayed at all for work.
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Im shooting for front row. Im bringing my camera so I should get some good pics
front row/cameras at a no-camera show usually equals no more camera for you. make sure your flash is off.
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There is actually a place down the street from Riverbend (PNC Pavilion) called AJ's Roadhouse that is a restaurant/bar and has hotel rooms as well. I would guess they have roughly 25-30 rooms. I have never stayed there so I can't speak to the accomadations, but the restaurant/bar is usually a good time. This is easily with in walking distance. If not, the next closest hotels would be in Eastgate (OH I-275 Rt. 32 Exit) Holiday Inn Eastagate or Hampton Inn. There may be a hotel in Alexandria, KY (which is right across the river from Riverbend off I-275) near Northern Kentucky University as well. I know there are a handful of restaurants there and seems like I remembered a hotel being there as well, but I can't say for sure. Staying downtown isn't bad either. You would only have a 15 minute drive, or a $25 cab ride (I'm guessing).
As far as no tailgatting in the parking lot, that's news to me. Riverbend (PNC Pavilion) is located right next door to River Downs (horse racing). We always park in their lot for shows at Riverbend and enjoy a few cocktails before we go in. Actually River Downs has a decent bar, Thirst N' Howl Tiki Bar, that has $1 drafts on Friday afternoons. It should be a real nice day, which means plenty of eye candy between there and Coney Island (huge swimming pool located next door as well).
This is the 1st year for this venue (PNC Pavilion). River Bend has a larger ampitheatre stage and lawn seating venue that Tool has played before. PNC was built for River Bend to bring in smaller drawing acts that couldn't justify the larger accomadations, so it really surprises me that Tool is playing here. I'm not complaining though, the smaller venue should make for an amazing show and there really isn't a bad seat in the house. I'm sure everyone will have a good time, let me know if I can answer any other questions.
There is actually a place down the street from Riverbend (PNC Pavilion) called AJ's Roadhouse that is a restaurant/bar and has hotel rooms as well. I would guess they have roughly 25-30 rooms. I have never stayed there so I can't speak to the accomadations, but the restaurant/bar is usually a good time. This is easily with in walking distance. If not, the next closest hotels would be in Eastgate (OH I-275 Rt. 32 Exit) Holiday Inn Eastagate or Hampton Inn. There may be a hotel in Alexandria, KY (which is right across the river from Riverbend off I-275) near Northern Kentucky University as well. I know there are a handful of restaurants there and seems like I remembered a hotel being there as well, but I can't say for sure. Staying downtown isn't bad either. You would only have a 15 minute drive, or a $25 cab ride (I'm guessing).
As far as no tailgatting in the parking lot, that's news to me. Riverbend (PNC Pavilion) is located right next door to River Downs (horse racing). We always park in their lot for shows at Riverbend and enjoy a few cocktails before we go in. Actually River Downs has a decent bar, Thirst N' Howl Tiki Bar, that has $1 drafts on Friday afternoons. It should be a real nice day, which means plenty of eye candy between there and Coney Island (huge swimming pool located next door as well).
This is the 1st year for this venue (PNC Pavilion). River Bend has a larger ampitheatre stage and lawn seating venue that Tool has played before. PNC was built for River Bend to bring in smaller drawing acts that couldn't justify the larger accomadations, so it really surprises me that Tool is playing here. I'm not complaining though, the smaller venue should make for an amazing show and there really isn't a bad seat in the house. I'm sure everyone will have a good time, let me know if I can answer any other questions.
Thanks for the info. I've got two questions for ya...what is the parking situation like at Riverbend? Is it a hassle to get out after events? I'm staying downtown and debating whether to drive or take a cab. Also, what's the security situation like? Since it's such a small venue I'm wondering if it will be a hassle to smoke.
Parking shouldn't be bad. The Riverbend/Coney Island lot is decent size, but the River Downs lot is huge. This a small venue as well, so there should only be a little over 4,000 there. Also, parking is already factored in to the price of the ticket, so these lots are free. I'm not sure on the security/smoking issue, mainly because I'm not a smoker. This will be the first show I've seen at this venue. At the larger River Bend venue it doesn't seem that hard to do, but again this venue is a lot smaller so security will not have as much room to cover.
There is actually a place down the street from Riverbend (PNC Pavilion) called AJ's Roadhouse that is a restaurant/bar and has hotel rooms as well. I would guess they have roughly 25-30 rooms. I have never stayed there so I can't speak to the accomadations, but the restaurant/bar is usually a good time. This is easily with in walking distance. If not, the next closest hotels would be in Eastgate (OH I-275 Rt. 32 Exit) Holiday Inn Eastagate or Hampton Inn. There may be a hotel in Alexandria, KY (which is right across the river from Riverbend off I-275) near Northern Kentucky University as well. I know there are a handful of restaurants there and seems like I remembered a hotel being there as well, but I can't say for sure. Staying downtown isn't bad either. You would only have a 15 minute drive, or a $25 cab ride (I'm guessing).
As far as no tailgatting in the parking lot, that's news to me. Riverbend (PNC Pavilion) is located right next door to River Downs (horse racing). We always park in their lot for shows at Riverbend and enjoy a few cocktails before we go in. Actually River Downs has a decent bar, Thirst N' Howl Tiki Bar, that has $1 drafts on Friday afternoons. It should be a real nice day, which means plenty of eye candy between there and Coney Island (huge swimming pool located next door as well).
This is the 1st year for this venue (PNC Pavilion). River Bend has a larger ampitheatre stage and lawn seating venue that Tool has played before. PNC was built for River Bend to bring in smaller drawing acts that couldn't justify the larger accomadations, so it really surprises me that Tool is playing here. I'm not complaining though, the smaller venue should make for an amazing show and there really isn't a bad seat in the house. I'm sure everyone will have a good time, let me know if I can answer any other questions.
thanks for your kind offer, i am making my way over from NYC to see the show and i am wondering if it is a hassle to get a taxi downtown afterwards? do they run late in case i want to stick around after the show and have a couple drinks etc? thanks
That's a good question on the taxi. I have no 1st had experience w/ taking a cab from River Bend, but I would think that you could get a cab after the show pretty easily. If you are taking a cab to the show get the driver's number and tell him that you will call him for a pick up after the show. I will say that there is no night life around River Bend. there are 2 bars down the street AJ's Roadhouse to the east and Lebo's to the west. You could walk to AJ's (a little long though) but Lebo's is about 1 mile. Most of the night life here is either downtown or across the river in northern KY (Newport and Covington).
Making a 2 hour drive from Columbus to this show. Also seeing them in North Carolina a week and a half before. I think this will be my fourth or fifth time seeing them. I'm already so excited I can barely sit still. Everyone is so pissed about the set list, but dude, we love all those songs, maybe there's one you dislike, but to get to see them live....AWESOME. Can't wait...
Enough about how awesome the show will be...Cincinasty is an awesome town to run around in. Very fun place. I seen some naked bitches at a bar called (I think it is spelled) SULLY'S. They got a mechanical bull which is a magnet for hot pussy for some reason. Bunch of other fun places too...
MSG me if you got any information on previous live shows too plz.
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Your getting two bars mixed up, but there right down the street from each other so your still good. Sully's is downtown on 7th and Race and is always loaded, Cadillac Ranch is on 6th street and has the bull. You'll hurt your neck spinning to see all the tail in Cadillac Ranch, your right though, they love that bull.
A couple things to speak on that I read earlier in the thread that I don't feel like quoting at the moment, ahah.
As far as tailgating I'm pretty sure you can do it in the actually Riverbend / PNC Pavillion parking lot, but not the ones across the street and such that don't actually belong to the venue.
This is actually the 2nd year that PNC Pavillion has been open, but no big deal. As somebody else said, I'm confused why they are playing this venue. It only holds 4,000 people and Riverbend is right next door which holds 20,000 including the lawn. And, last time they came here they played the US Bank Arena which seats 17,000. So, I just don't get why such a small venue, that sold out super fast. Why not play one of the bigger ones? Oh well, I'm not bitching cause it's gonna be awesome to see them so up close and personal this time. My friends and I scored 5 Gen Ad Pit seats, so it's gonna be awesome.
I can't wait!
Also like a few people said there is not much night life around Riverbend, but go to downtown Cincinnati and you'll find plenty to do. Cadalac Ranch is very fun, but pretty expensive if you're gonna do some drinking. My hang out of choice is a place called Tina's. It's more or less a whole in the wall, but it's alot of fun and very affordable. That's where I will be after the show. Same thing we all did after the US Bank Arena show last time.
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Man, I gotta say I'm really looking forward to seeing Tool in this venue. I'm in the pit, but am kind of wishing I had a good 100 level seat now that I've seen how intimate the pavilion is. Anybody interested in trading a good seat for a spot in the pit? PM me if so.
I hope it's raining that night, and that nobody acts a fool. Fingers crossed for something special. See you there.
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I know the whole place holds 4,000 but does anybody know how many the actual pit holds? I wonder how freakin' early I'm going to have to get there to try to get a spot on the front rail.
From the looks of the venue diagram, you could be at the back of the pit and still be outrageously close, I think everyone who has tix for that area is in for an amazing show (hopefully no aggressive assholes ruin it for you guys), as is everyone else with tix elsewhere for that matter.
I've reconciled with the setlist, and plan on being nice and toasty when they hit the stage, plus I missed Flood last time out, so I'm really looking forward to it.
I emailed PNC Pavilion and asked them a couple weeks ago about what there camera policy is, and how many people the pit holds. There response was 'we don't know what the camera policy is, ask again a couple days before the show'. No answer about the size of the pit.
I'd like to get there early enough to try to get on the rail, just so I can say I was finally front row at a TOOL show, but I know that probably won't happen. But, like croatoa said, no matter where in the pit I end up it's going to be closer than I have ever been before.
I'm also hoping for no aggresive assholes, but I know they'll be there. My wife is actually worried about being in the pit. Getting pushed around by all the bigger people, and I don't blame her. I just hope I don't have to concentrate on pushing people out of her way the whole show to where I can't enjoy the show myself because of it.
From the looks of it, I very roughly counted how many little squares are in the pit, and it looks to be about 200 in each pit section, so 600 total. Compared to how many people are usually on the floor at a TOOL show, that ain't shit.
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