Grand Rapids, MI- Van Andel Arena- August 15th - ARCHIVE
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I'm at the Courtyard. I didn't appreciate how close to the arena it is until I checked it out a few minutes ago. I'm on the lobby computer if anyone cares to stop by.
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Driving up tomorrow afternoon. Really looking forward to it!
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I hope you all have a really good time.
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oobu24:
I hope you all have a really good time.
Thanks.
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veggieburgher:
I'm at the Courtyard. I didn't appreciate how close to the arena it is until I checked it out a few minutes ago. I'm on the lobby computer if anyone cares to stop by.
I think I'm really close too. Hope to meet you tomorrow !
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I've been scoping out the area here. The Courtyard is the closest of the larger hotels- right around the corner from the venue. The Marriott is next, then Amway. It's a nice little town, though most of the restaurants were closed today/tonight! I'd say the Amway is about a 10 minute walk, if that.
bentleysmama:
veggieburgher:
I'm at the Courtyard. I didn't appreciate how close to the arena it is until I checked it out a few minutes ago. I'm on the lobby computer if anyone cares to stop by.
I think I'm really close too. Hope to meet you tomorrow !
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Terrym2442:
I'm here, staying at the Amway Hotel. Where is everyone staying?
I want to hear all about it on the 16th Terry! I know you will have a blast!
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Good chance of rain after the show. Plan accordingly.
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Thanks for the head's up. Those staying at the 3 hotels I mentioned can walk to and from the venue via an enclosed walkway. (whew)
Liverpuddle2:
Good chance of rain after the show. Plan accordingly.
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Hope everyone has a wonderful time tonight!!! Reports and pics, please!
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~lady*madonna~:
Hope everyone has a wonderful time tonight!!! Reports and pics, please!
Yes, please! Have fun, everyone! I have some non-boardie friends at this show tonight so will be eager to hear everyone's reviews.
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Any action yet? Limo watchers?? Soundcheckers???
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I've seen limo pix on Facebook, so he has arrived at the venue!
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I see photos in the jacket posted now; so he is on-stage!
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Can you post them here?
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Terrym2442 got onstage! I will let her tell you all about it!
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Just read the review (just google Paul McCartney and it will be in the first group of articles). The reviewer couldn't say enough about how great the show was. There is also a local TV blip about the concert showing Paul doing a little of Can't Buy Me Love and Hard Day's Night. While I can be a little critical of the overall Setlist, I do totally respect how Paul just continues to tour and please the audience at his age. I especially love it when he goes to secondary markets like Grand Rapids, Hershey, State College (last year) South Dakota (sorry forget the name of the city) etc. You can really sense the genuine excitement that those small towns receive. What an ambassador for the Beatles' legacy. As Beatle and Paul McCartney fans, we are really lucky.
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Would love to hear more reports & recaps (and pictures!!)
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B J Conlee:
What an ambassador for the Beatles' legacy. As Beatle and Paul McCartney fans, we are really lucky.
Love that. I completely agree.
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Just got home ! Paul was in a great mood ,the crowd was great . Small venue . Seems like he was later than usual for Soundcheck .We weren't allowed in at 6:30 because someone said sc took longer . Haven't heard if that was true or not. 4 fans got onstage . My good friend Terry got onstage . Great story ,C'mon Terry tell everyone !