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Discuss pre-show matters. A review thread will open upon completion.

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sonnyboy11

Can't wait for this! Already sounds like a pretty good gathering of various forum friends is forming to meet up.

Thinking back, The Pearl shows are definitely among my fondest memories of seeing Tool live. The before and after drinks probably shaved some years off my life... and liver (looking at my Canadian friends Ryan and Jason!), but it was worth it.

Btw, Mandalay does the AAA discount for 10%, so ask for it when you book if you have the card. This brings in a standard room at $59 a night (+tax+their ridiculous automatic room charges).

mrpresident

Same here!!! I was already planning on being in Las Vegas for CES, this will just make the trip much more memorable. Looking forward to a great time.

sonnyboy11

I've been to CES 4x. You posting this reminded me it was there around the same time as the Tool show. Damn good idea for those of you already attending that can stick around an extra day or two!

wes

What is CES ?

sonnyboy11

Consumer Electronics Show

http://www.cesweb.org/

All the latest, greatest TVs, stereos, gadgets, gaming consoles you could ever hope to see on display down at the LV convention center. It's not open to the public and you need to register with industry credentials to get in.

The parties can be pretty good. I used to have a friend that worked at Monster Cable and their after-parties were epic. I saw small-room concerts with Stevie Wonder, Rod Stewart and George Benson over the span of a few years, all hosted by Monster. Good times!

SJC91

What I would give to have seen them at the Pearl >_<

I'm making the drive up from LA to go to this show...unfortunately I heard about these shows two days ago when tickets were practically all gone, but I was fortunate enough to still find semi-nosebleeds on TicketBastard. This will be my 8th show. Has anyone ever been to a show here? How big is the place compared to say, Cox in SD?

I drive a Mini Cooper and I have space for two more in the back seat...it would be a little cramped but if anyones desperate for a ride or something I'd be more than willing to let someone hitch with me, no gas charge or anything since obviously I'm going that way anyway! Ill be leaving the day of around 12 and returning that night after the show

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mrpresident

It will be my first time at CES. Any insight into what i can expect?

jwb

Ima post real time setlist/show info here.

sonnyboy11

Bring your VERY best walking shoes. If you don't have any, go make the investment now. The show is huge. And don't try to do everything in one day. Spend a day or so in 1-2 halls.

Take the tram over unless you're staying at the Hilton. Do NOT drive there! $30 a day to park.

Panasonic/Toshiba/Samsung typically have good booths. The MS booth always feels a bit jumbled to me but worth a look.

Finally- make the schlep over to the Hilton Sports book sandwich shop called the Super Book Deli. Really good sandwiches, like a pressed Cuban. You'll avoid the sub-par convention food and long lines. And you can drop a bundle on the Lakers while you're there.

mrpresident

Bet on LA, never!! Haha, I'm Spurs fan. I already got the walking shoes. I'm worried about actually making it to the convention. I figured Wednesday (the day I land), is my best bet. I'm a huge panasonic fanboy, so I'm looking forward to that. Two weeks away from TOOL!!!!

nrca

This show is on Adam Jones's birthday. Vegas seems like a good place to play a show on one's b-day, and has the next day off!

livid star

I am totally excited! 10 more days... I can not wait to be removed from the world for 2 hours and transported to another atmosphere. ugh, that sounds stupid, but you get my point!

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SJC91

Just scored some tickets on Ticketmaster in section 113...row EE which is the first row behind the mix...basically dead center

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merkaboy

yep there's been some tickets released in sec 113 apparently

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sonnyboy11

You should be able to say hi to junior up that close to the mix area.

SJC91

Ive never talked to the guy...I dont want to impose on him Id feel weird :-/

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merkaboy

finally got everything squared away! soooooo freaking excited!! is there a meet up? 27 Tool shows and I've never been to a TA meet up...

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livid star

Yes,I am down for this. Preshow drinks y'all

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mrpresident

Im down as well. All my friends are leaving Vegas on Saturday so ill be a true one man wolfpack that weekend.

merkaboy

jay, i'll text you sunday morning, i fly in at 930am and we might be staying at the lux too so that'll make it easy to meet up. does anyone have a favorite bar or place to meet on that side of the strip? my memory is a bit hazy...excalibur?

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SJC91

Sucks only being 20 :(

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livid star

Can someone appoint themselves to PM me with a confirmed meet up spot? I'm trying to not browse too much on toolnavy after Saturday. Should there be a significant setlist surprise, I would prefer to experience it at the show.

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merkaboy

star i completely agree...this is gonna be my first spoiler free show, since all i have to do is steer clear of the boards on sat and sun. anyone that wants to meet up just text me and we'll figure it out. that means you too SJC, i'd hate to exclude the underage, we could always convene for a smoke sesh or something...

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5 days y'all!!!!

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SJC91

Has anyone here been to a concert at the Event Center? Opinions?

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sonnyboy11

Is everyone not staying at Mandalay? I am. Just figured it be easiest to meet there.

merkaboy

i saw 311 day at the mandalay bay in 2010, i think its the second biggest venue on the strip after the MGM arena.

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merkaboy

I'm probably staying at luxor...or excalibur, haven't really decided yet. whatever's cheap and on that end of the strip

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sonnyboy11

Mandalay is not that pricey. At least not when I booked.

merkaboy

mandalay is up to $120 whereas luxor is 45 :(

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sonnyboy11

Oof. Yea was $59 earlier (as noted with AAA card). Wow. I'll get there at Mandalay sometime earlier in day and see if I can sort a decent joint there to meet either before/after and post up.

That was one nice thing about the Pearl. Island bar just outside the venue. DC even came by one time and hung out. Hopefully a similar situation at Mandalay.

soreal

im at the mandalay, only paid 79 bucks

i think i used vegasview.com

merkaboy

still, when all i really need is a bed and a place to smoke, i'll take the one next door thats half as much ;)

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stp84

Still looking for one single ticket for the Vegas show! If anyone can help out, PM me please! Flying in from MN that Sunday

none

As of 2:30pm there are tix available on TicketBastard.

none

It looks like they opened up the two sections directly to the sides of the stage (104/204 & 122/222)and I am speculating even the two sections a little behind the stage (103/203 & 123/223) since they are now in the seating chart. I don't remember these sections being shown in the seating chart when I got my ticket.

The couple of times I searched for tickets this afternoon it showed both 104 and 122. Not the angle I'd prefer but it is a ticket.

TurdEye13

Check TicketBastard!

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SJC91

Is it Sunday yet!?

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merkaboy

i was just thinking that

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