Des Moines, IA, Wells Fargo Arena, July 21, 2017 - CONFIRMED
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veggieburgher:
I am at the hotel next to the arena. I was at the show in 2005 and recall that everything was downtown (which isn't very far).
You are right about the downtown area. There is a Buzzard Billy's restaurant (cajun-type) just south of the arena 1-2 blocks. I don't think that was there in 2005. They are in the process of building a new hotel adjacent to part of the events center . . .too bad it wasn't done by now! Normally there is a skywalk that would take you from the events center to downtown BUT because of the new hotel construction, part of it is not usable (or so I read today). The good news about that is it will be July and not January! Did you come to the gathering we had at the spaghetti place in 2005? So is this your first soundcheck pkg or just first front row?
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I missed the meetup last time. This is my first time in front but I have done a few soundchecks.
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veggieburgher:
I missed the meetup last time. This is my first time in front but I have done a few soundchecks.
Congrats!
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Considering VIP package. Anybody know how many seats are on each row in the floor sections? Never been to Des Moines before. Thanks!
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veggieburgher:
I missed the meetup last time. This is my first time in front but I have done a few soundchecks.
Well, this time we'll all be meeting up at the reception before/after soundcheck. It's only my 2nd time. I'm kinda excited to be able to do all of this so close to home
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laurel:
Considering VIP package. Anybody know how many seats are on each row in the floor sections? Never been to Des Moines before. Thanks!
I called the ticket office yesterday and was told there were 14 seats across in each section of the floor and that they would keep the aisles. I really don't believe there will be aisles in the first few rows. When I did VIP at Lincoln in 2014, the seating chart showed aisles and there were none. I had 3rd row, Seat 11 there and was about 1 seat off center of Paul's mic. I have 3rd row, seat 12 this time so I'm hoping it's about the same. I hope you have fun in Des Moines! I don't live there but am close so if I can answer any questions, let me know and I'll try
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oobu24:
veggieburgher:
I missed the meetup last time. This is my first time in front but I have done a few soundchecks.
Congrats!
Thanks. I think the main reason I went for front row is for the extra leg room.
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veggieburgher:
oobu24:
veggieburgher:
I missed the meetup last time. This is my first time in front but I have done a few soundchecks.
Congrats!
Thanks. I think the main reason I went for front row is for the extra leg room.
I have the opposite problem. At just over 5', I always have leg room but can't see over anyone that's 5'7" or taller! Anything further than rows 3-4 and I'm probably looking at someone's belt loops
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Seuss:
laurel:
Considering VIP package. Anybody know how many seats are on each row in the floor sections? Never been to Des Moines before. Thanks!
I called the ticket office yesterday and was told there were 14 seats across in each section of the floor and that they would keep the aisles. I really don't believe there will be aisles in the first few rows. When I did VIP at Lincoln in 2014, the seating chart showed aisles and there were none. I had 3rd row, Seat 11 there and was about 1 seat off center of Paul's mic. I have 3rd row, seat 12 this time so I'm hoping it's about the same. I hope you have fun in Des Moines! I don't live there but am close so if I can answer any questions, let me know and I'll try
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Thanks Seuss! Very helpful! Still trying to decide how much I can spend!
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laurel:
Seuss:
laurel:
Considering VIP package. Anybody know how many seats are on each row in the floor sections? Never been to Des Moines before. Thanks!
I called the ticket office yesterday and was told there were 14 seats across in each section of the floor and that they would keep the aisles. I really don't believe there will be aisles in the first few rows. When I did VIP at Lincoln in 2014, the seating chart showed aisles and there were none. I had 3rd row, Seat 11 there and was about 1 seat off center of Paul's mic. I have 3rd row, seat 12 this time so I'm hoping it's about the same. I hope you have fun in Des Moines! I don't live there but am close so if I can answer any questions, let me know and I'll try
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Thanks Seuss! Very helpful! Still trying to decide how much I can spend!
Good luck if you decide to go for it! I checked earlier today and looks like front row is sold out but I think there was still something left in all of the other VIP pkgs. I honestly didn't think I'd do another one . . .what can I say? The view from the 3rd row is addictive
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Seuss:
laurel:
Seuss:
laurel:
Considering VIP package. Anybody know how many seats are on each row in the floor sections? Never been to Des Moines before. Thanks!
I called the ticket office yesterday and was told there were 14 seats across in each section of the floor and that they would keep the aisles. I really don't believe there will be aisles in the first few rows. When I did VIP at Lincoln in 2014, the seating chart showed aisles and there were none. I had 3rd row, Seat 11 there and was about 1 seat off center of Paul's mic. I have 3rd row, seat 12 this time so I'm hoping it's about the same. I hope you have fun in Des Moines! I don't live there but am close so if I can answer any questions, let me know and I'll try
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Thanks Seuss! Very helpful! Still trying to decide how much I can spend!
Good luck if you decide to go for it! I checked earlier today and looks like front row is sold out but I think there was still something left in all of the other VIP pkgs. I honestly didn't think I'd do another one . . .what can I say? The view from the 3rd row is addictive
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Totally! I've done soundcheck once before and it was heavenly. But if I stick with the $250 tickets, I can go to more concerts! Even with getting personal eye contact from the man himself, it's hard to justify spending that much just for one show.
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I wasn't able to get presale tickets yesterday and I'm considering VIP, but then I saw this on the arena website: "Fri April 28 at 10:00am: To access the Cyberclub, Radio or AEG presales enter your password in the promo box above" Anybody know anything about this and what the password/s may be?? Thanks for any help!!
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laurel:
I wasn't able to get presale tickets yesterday and I'm considering VIP, but then I saw this on the arena website: "Fri April 28 at 10:00am: To access the Cyberclub, Radio or AEG presales enter your password in the promo box above" Anybody know anything about this and what the password/s may be?? Thanks for any help!!
Laurel, here is a link for signing up for the Cyberclub: http://neweratickets-t.neolane.net/webApp/iowaCyberClub?_uuid=01735591-c509-4d79-8d9a-6f2fb4fe0775
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Thanks Veggieburgher! I signed up even though it's probably too late to get an email from them. Ya never know!
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laurel:
Thanks Veggieburgher! I signed up even though it's probably too late to get an email from them. Ya never know!
Just found this in a tweet sent earlier today by Iowa Events Center:
For @PaulMcCartney presale code, text IEC to 68982. Code will be sent Fri morn. Msg&DataRatesMayApply. T&C/Privacy http://bit.ly/1T0s1zW
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laurel:
Thanks Veggieburgher! I signed up even though it's probably too late to get an email from them. Ya never know!
I just PM'd you some information you might want for tomorrow
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Thanks Seuss and veggieburgher for helping me out!!! This fellow Macca fanatic is most grateful!
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laurel:
Thanks Seuss and veggieburgher for helping me out!!! This fellow Macca fanatic is most grateful!
Soooo excited!!! Just got a GREAT $250 seat (plus $42 fee!!!!
) in my favorite location - side stage piano side in 102 row H! Can't wait!! Thanks again so much Seuss and veggieburgher for helping me get great seats without having to buy VIP!!!! Now I can go to Omaha too!!!
See you all on July 21 - come to 102 to see me and say hi!
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laurel:
laurel:
Thanks Seuss and veggieburgher for helping me out!!! This fellow Macca fanatic is most grateful!
Soooo excited!!! Just got a GREAT $250 seat (plus $42 fee!!!!
) in my favorite location - side stage piano side in 102 row H! Can't wait!! Thanks again so much Seuss and veggieburgher for helping me get great seats without having to buy VIP!!!! Now I can go to Omaha too!!!
See you all on July 21 - come to 102 to see me and say hi!
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Glad you got something good. I sat in a similar spot in KC. Lower row (B I think) but same section. What was bizarre is that I was almost closer to the corner of the stage than the front row on the floor. And you are welcome - happy to help!
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Seuss:
laurel:
laurel:
Thanks Seuss and veggieburgher for helping me out!!! This fellow Macca fanatic is most grateful!
Soooo excited!!! Just got a GREAT $250 seat (plus $42 fee!!!!
) in my favorite location - side stage piano side in 102 row H! Can't wait!! Thanks again so much Seuss and veggieburgher for helping me get great seats without having to buy VIP!!!! Now I can go to Omaha too!!!
See you all on July 21 - come to 102 to see me and say hi!
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Glad you got something good. I sat in a similar spot in KC. Lower row (B I think) but same section. What was bizarre is that I was almost closer to the corner of the stage than the front row on the floor. And you are welcome - happy to help!
Yeah, I like it because you are roughly on eye level with Paul, instead of looking up at him from the floor. Plus, you overlook the guitar pit and all kinds of interesting stuff is going on down there. But the biggest bonus is when the band enters and exits on that side so you can see them and wave to them. Last year in Sacramento I sat in that section and when Paul was leaving we were all hanging over the barricade waving and Paul walked over (he is below us on the floor now), jumped up and high-fived the girl standing right next to me (she was leaning down)! We were all in shock. Seeing Paul jump up like that was the last thing I thought he would do!! Then I high-fived the girl who high-fived Paul so maybe I got some Sir Paul DNA?? LOL!