Sound Check
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Nancy R wrote:
Gordy JS wrote:
I've just seen for the Hot Sound Package for Paris that they added this "Or Newly added PL1 reserved seated ticket (Rows 18-25)" does that mean even though I bought it when there was only being showed Rows 3-6, I might get the row 18-25 thing? Or will I be guaranteed to be in row 3-6 as I bought it when only rows 3-6 was being advertised? Has this happened to anyone here before?
If you are paying for a Hot Sound Package (including Soundcheck) you should get in rows 3-6! I gather you don't get to pick your seat ahead of time like we do in the U.S.? That would suck if you ended up anywhere in rows 18-25!
P.S. Gordy, I was watching some British show and one of the characters referred to the other character's "kecks." I cracked up! Immediately thought of you and Paul!
Yeah I'm thinking since how I paid for the Hot Sound when they were only advertising rows 3-6 then I should get that. Feels like they added the rows 18-25 for Hot Sound to sell more of the Hot Sound Tickets, so if it was bought when that was added then they'll get 18-25. I'll be pretty furious if I end up with row 18-25
Glad you thought of me & Paul, it's all I ever wanted hahaha
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Gordy JS wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
Gordy JS wrote:
I've just seen for the Hot Sound Package for Paris that they added this "Or Newly added PL1 reserved seated ticket (Rows 18-25)" does that mean even though I bought it when there was only being showed Rows 3-6, I might get the row 18-25 thing? Or will I be guaranteed to be in row 3-6 as I bought it when only rows 3-6 was being advertised? Has this happened to anyone here before?
If you are paying for a Hot Sound Package (including Soundcheck) you should get in rows 3-6! I gather you don't get to pick your seat ahead of time like we do in the U.S.? That would suck if you ended up anywhere in rows 18-25!
P.S. Gordy, I was watching some British show and one of the characters referred to the other character's "kecks." I cracked up! Immediately thought of you and Paul!
Yeah I'm thinking since how I paid for the Hot Sound when they were only advertising rows 3-6 then I should get that. Feels like they added the rows 18-25 for Hot Sound to sell more of the Hot Sound Tickets, so if it was bought when that was added then they'll get 18-25. I'll be pretty furious if I end up with row 18-25
Glad you thought of me & Paul, it's all I ever wanted hahaha
For the Euro/UK shows that are sold via Event Travel, you cannot chose your exact seats, the way you can in the US. They distribute their allotment in the order of ticket purchase, so Gordy, you should be allotted something in Rows 3-6 since you purchased at the original time of sale.
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thenightfish wrote:
Gordy JS wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
Gordy JS wrote:
I've just seen for the Hot Sound Package for Paris that they added this "Or Newly added PL1 reserved seated ticket (Rows 18-25)" does that mean even though I bought it when there was only being showed Rows 3-6, I might get the row 18-25 thing? Or will I be guaranteed to be in row 3-6 as I bought it when only rows 3-6 was being advertised? Has this happened to anyone here before?
If you are paying for a Hot Sound Package (including Soundcheck) you should get in rows 3-6! I gather you don't get to pick your seat ahead of time like we do in the U.S.? That would suck if you ended up anywhere in rows 18-25!
P.S. Gordy, I was watching some British show and one of the characters referred to the other character's "kecks." I cracked up! Immediately thought of you and Paul!
Yeah I'm thinking since how I paid for the Hot Sound when they were only advertising rows 3-6 then I should get that. Feels like they added the rows 18-25 for Hot Sound to sell more of the Hot Sound Tickets, so if it was bought when that was added then they'll get 18-25. I'll be pretty furious if I end up with row 18-25
Glad you thought of me & Paul, it's all I ever wanted hahaha
For the Euro/UK shows that are sold via Event Travel, you cannot chose your exact seats, the way you can in the US. They distribute their allotment in the order of ticket purchase, so Gordy, you should be allotted something in Rows 3-6 since you purchased at the original time of sale.
Just emailed Event Travel & they have confirmed that I'll still be in Rows 3-6! Thought I would be but wanted to make sure in case I got the ticket & it said Row 18. Glad I checked. Got my holidays from work sorted, paid most of the ticket off, booked my flights & accommodation. Can't believe I'm actually doing this
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love2travel wrote:
So nice to hear you have cool parents! You are very lucky!!!
I've never had the chance to do a sound check, however, if it's an outdoor venue, you should be able to stand outside the venue and hear the soundcheck. Did a Gold Package once and had a chance to go to an indoors box area, for a veggie meal and then had a seat in row 15, for about $800.
From what I've heard, you sit far back and there is no guarantee of the songs played. I would have gone if it could be known that the songs would be from a certain album, Sun is Shining would be a good example of a song I would pay $$$ for, but it's risky. The preshow is usually about an hour and I've always loved those, cool music and visuals.
Whatever you are able to do, the concert will be great! Paul fans are the BEST!!!
Thanks for your reply!
I know it'll be great — that's why I wanted to choose the best possible option. ^^
And it's nice to hear that Macca fans are bunch or friendly people (and to ckeck it on this forum!), since I'll be travelling solo and I'll be approaching strangers at the concert venue, haha. Even if I'm 40 years younger than anyone else there (not an ageist)!
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mybraveface wrote:
love2travel wrote:
So nice to hear you have cool parents! You are very lucky!!!
I've never had the chance to do a sound check, however, if it's an outdoor venue, you should be able to stand outside the venue and hear the soundcheck. Did a Gold Package once and had a chance to go to an indoors box area, for a veggie meal and then had a seat in row 15, for about $800.
From what I've heard, you sit far back and there is no guarantee of the songs played. I would have gone if it could be known that the songs would be from a certain album, Sun is Shining would be a good example of a song I would pay $$$ for, but it's risky. The preshow is usually about an hour and I've always loved those, cool music and visuals.
Whatever you are able to do, the concert will be great! Paul fans are the BEST!!!
Thanks for your reply!
I know it'll be great — that's why I wanted to choose the best possible option. ^^
And it's nice to hear that Macca fans are bunch or friendly people (and to ckeck it on this forum!), since I'll be travelling solo and I'll be approaching strangers at the concert venue, haha. Even if I'm 40 years younger than anyone else there (not an ageist)!
I go to most concerts, for many artists, solo and I find Paul's audience my favorite. It's amazing that from the youngest people all the way up to the original BeaTles fans, I have really met so many wonderful people over the years. I have many touching and unforgettable stories of those I've met over the years...
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Nancy R wrote:
I have been to 3 soundchecks, but in the U.S. You will be going in Europe, right? Things are done differently there (like no dinner!) but your ticket will be a lot less than we pay ($1600 for Hot Sound Package seat in row 3, 4 if you get lucky like I did in all 3 of mine I was front and center!) Plus we get the dinner after SC and merchandise, plus lanyard with plastic card with pic of Paul on it and name of tour. We don't have Pit tickets or any general admission/standing room only here. P.S. For front row w/SC (side sections only) we pay $2100. Can't remember price for 2nd row, but SC is not included, just the other stuff. After SC they should let you free to get something to eat (you of course pay for it) and you can buy a t-shirt and/or program or something, then go to your seat. I didn't do SC in 2019 - did Gold VIP and that gave us good seats with comfy chairs (the rest of the place had all plastic hard seats - this was in Greenville, SC) They mailed out the merchandise. It arrived the day of the concert (we had already left as it was a 2-hour drive from my house in Georgia)
All my concerts were in indoor arenas (I refuse to go to a concert outdoors in the roasting sun!) and we were placed once (Memphis) right at level with soundboard, and the other 2 (Atlanta and Duluth, GA) we were right behind the 1st section of seats. About 25 rows back. Can see Paul great. I even got a couple good pics with zoom. He read the signs (mostly to himself) but nobody got called up on stage. He doesn't talk too much, just a bit.
Somebody who has done SC in Europe should be able to help you more.
Oh, and yes, I bought hot sound package mainly for the great seats and the SC. The food was great in Memphis, but sucked in the other two I went to. The merch is a bonus.
Thanks heaps for all the info!
Yep, I'll be doing Europe. Wikipedia has just taught me that there are a few places named Naples in the US, so apologies for not having made it clear!
Ok, the fact that you were free to move between the SC and the actual concert makes the soundcheck look more appealing, although (as you said) it's hard to extrapolate what goes on at SCs in Europe. Any euro-soundchecker reading this? Did you have the same experiences as Nancy? (I've already read this thread, but I didn't draw any conclusion on this matter.)
Oh, and it's great to know that SCers aren't that far from the stage as some reviews I'd read had made me think.
I actually don't care much about the merch or about bringing a sign, so whatever I do will be for the sake of having a good musical experience. That's priority #1!
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love2travel wrote:
I go to most concerts, for many artists, solo and I find Paul's audience my favorite. It's amazing that from the youngest people all the way up to the original BeaTles fans, I have really met so many wonderful people over the years. I have many touching and unforgettable stories of those I've met over the years...
Wow, you seem to have had quite a lot of fun over the years. Lucky you!
Thanks for letting me know! Now I have another thing to say when the next friend/relative tries to convince me that I'm cuckoo bananas for going solo to this, lol. Am I supposed to wait till I find the right person to accompany me? That could take years in my case.
I still don't get why people assume that, if you enjoy doing some things by yourself, you're a crackpot. It's a great way of getting to know new people, isn't it?
Anyway, I hope to also be able to have some one-of-a-kind experiences in Italy and specifically at the concert!
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mybraveface wrote:
love2travel wrote:
I go to most concerts, for many artists, solo and I find Paul's audience my favorite. It's amazing that from the youngest people all the way up to the original BeaTles fans, I have really met so many wonderful people over the years. I have many touching and unforgettable stories of those I've met over the years...
Wow, you seem to have had quite a lot of fun over the years. Lucky you!
Thanks for letting me know! Now I have another thing to say when the next friend/relative tries to convince me that I'm cuckoo bananas for going solo to this, lol. Am I supposed to wait till I find the right person to accompany me? That could take years in my case.
I still don't get why people assume that, if you enjoy doing some things by yourself, you're a crackpot. It's a great way of getting to know new people, isn't it?
Anyway, I hope to also be able to have some one-of-a-kind experiences in Italy and specifically at the concert!
I went to a rock show (not McCartney) when I was a teenager by myself, could not get anybody to go with me. I wound up sitting next two two young ladies my age and I just said hi when I sat down. They were very nice and one of the girls started talking to me before the show started and we hit it off. After the show, the three of us went to a bar and had a few drinks together to talk about the concert. It just shows you you never know what can happen -lol.
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mybraveface wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
I have been to 3 soundchecks, but in the U.S. You will be going in Europe, right? Things are done differently there (like no dinner!) but your ticket will be a lot less than we pay ($1600 for Hot Sound Package seat in row 3, 4 if you get lucky like I did in all 3 of mine I was front and center!) Plus we get the dinner after SC and merchandise, plus lanyard with plastic card with pic of Paul on it and name of tour. We don't have Pit tickets or any general admission/standing room only here. P.S. For front row w/SC (side sections only) we pay $2100. Can't remember price for 2nd row, but SC is not included, just the other stuff. After SC they should let you free to get something to eat (you of course pay for it) and you can buy a t-shirt and/or program or something, then go to your seat. I didn't do SC in 2019 - did Gold VIP and that gave us good seats with comfy chairs (the rest of the place had all plastic hard seats - this was in Greenville, SC) They mailed out the merchandise. It arrived the day of the concert (we had already left as it was a 2-hour drive from my house in Georgia)
All my concerts were in indoor arenas (I refuse to go to a concert outdoors in the roasting sun!) and we were placed once (Memphis) right at level with soundboard, and the other 2 (Atlanta and Duluth, GA) we were right behind the 1st section of seats. About 25 rows back. Can see Paul great. I even got a couple good pics with zoom. He read the signs (mostly to himself) but nobody got called up on stage. He doesn't talk too much, just a bit.
Somebody who has done SC in Europe should be able to help you more.
Oh, and yes, I bought hot sound package mainly for the great seats and the SC. The food was great in Memphis, but sucked in the other two I went to. The merch is a bonus.
Thanks heaps for all the info!
Yep, I'll be doing Europe. Wikipedia has just taught me that there are a few places named Naples in the US, so apologies for not having made it clear!
Ok, the fact that you were free to move between the SC and the actual concert makes the soundcheck look more appealing, although (as you said) it's hard to extrapolate what goes on at SCs in Europe. Any euro-soundchecker reading this? Did you have the same experiences as Nancy? (I've already read this thread, but I didn't draw any conclusion on this matter.)
Oh, and it's great to know that SCers aren't that far from the stage as some reviews I'd read had made me think.
I actually don't care much about the merch or about bringing a sign, so whatever I do will be for the sake of having a good musical experience. That's priority #1!
SCs in closed arenas you are much closer than those in huge (open or closed) stadiums! Hope someone who has been to a European SC can give you specifics on how they work. Anyway, have fun!
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Yankeefan2 wrote:
mybraveface wrote:
love2travel wrote:
I go to most concerts, for many artists, solo and I find Paul's audience my favorite. It's amazing that from the youngest people all the way up to the original BeaTles fans, I have really met so many wonderful people over the years. I have many touching and unforgettable stories of those I've met over the years...
Wow, you seem to have had quite a lot of fun over the years. Lucky you!
Thanks for letting me know! Now I have another thing to say when the next friend/relative tries to convince me that I'm cuckoo bananas for going solo to this, lol. Am I supposed to wait till I find the right person to accompany me? That could take years in my case.
I still don't get why people assume that, if you enjoy doing some things by yourself, you're a crackpot. It's a great way of getting to know new people, isn't it?
Anyway, I hope to also be able to have some one-of-a-kind experiences in Italy and specifically at the concert!
I went to a rock show (not McCartney) when I was a teenager by myself, could not get anybody to go with me. I wound up sitting next two two young ladies my age and I just said hi when I sat down. They were very nice and one of the girls started talking to me before the show started and we hit it off. After the show, the three of us went to a bar and had a few drinks together to talk about the concert. It just shows you you never know what can happen -lol.
I thought you were going to end the story with, "And that girl is now my wife!"
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Nancy R wrote:
Yankeefan2 wrote:
mybraveface wrote:
love2travel wrote:
I go to most concerts, for many artists, solo and I find Paul's audience my favorite. It's amazing that from the youngest people all the way up to the original BeaTles fans, I have really met so many wonderful people over the years. I have many touching and unforgettable stories of those I've met over the years...
Wow, you seem to have had quite a lot of fun over the years. Lucky you!
Thanks for letting me know! Now I have another thing to say when the next friend/relative tries to convince me that I'm cuckoo bananas for going solo to this, lol. Am I supposed to wait till I find the right person to accompany me? That could take years in my case.
I still don't get why people assume that, if you enjoy doing some things by yourself, you're a crackpot. It's a great way of getting to know new people, isn't it?
Anyway, I hope to also be able to have some one-of-a-kind experiences in Italy and specifically at the concert!
I went to a rock show (not McCartney) when I was a teenager by myself, could not get anybody to go with me. I wound up sitting next two two young ladies my age and I just said hi when I sat down. They were very nice and one of the girls started talking to me before the show started and we hit it off. After the show, the three of us went to a bar and had a few drinks together to talk about the concert. It just shows you you never know what can happen -lol.
I thought you were going to end the story with, "And that girl is now my wife!"
lol - nope did not meet her until a decade later.
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mybraveface wrote:
love2travel wrote:
I go to most concerts, for many artists, solo and I find Paul's audience my favorite. It's amazing that from the youngest people all the way up to the original BeaTles fans, I have really met so many wonderful people over the years. I have many touching and unforgettable stories of those I've met over the years...
Wow, you seem to have had quite a lot of fun over the years. Lucky you!
Thanks for letting me know! Now I have another thing to say when the next friend/relative tries to convince me that I'm cuckoo bananas for going solo to this, lol. Am I supposed to wait till I find the right person to accompany me? That could take years in my case.
I still don't get why people assume that, if you enjoy doing some things by yourself, you're a crackpot. It's a great way of getting to know new people, isn't it?
Anyway, I hope to also be able to have some one-of-a-kind experiences in Italy and specifically at the concert!
You are not bananas for going solo!! You can't spend your life waiting for people to do the things you want to do. Go do them, then you will meet people who are there because they like the same thing! New friends!! Italy is such a great country, great Food, things to see. I've been advised by several people/tour guide, to keep my money in a money belt. Thats good advice when travelling. Have fun!
Yes, I have had a lot of fun over the years... Met lots of great people as well, some now best friends. I decided that I'm not going to miss out on the things I want to do, because I don't have someone to do it with! I have a couple of different friends who meet me for concerts, but I mainly go by myself. I also like art more than music even, so I've gone to museums all over the world mostly by myself, I do have a friend of mine and who loves Art and we have met up for museum trips. It is so much fun!
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love2travel wrote:
mybraveface wrote:
love2travel wrote:
I go to most concerts, for many artists, solo and I find Paul's audience my favorite. It's amazing that from the youngest people all the way up to the original BeaTles fans, I have really met so many wonderful people over the years. I have many touching and unforgettable stories of those I've met over the years...
Wow, you seem to have had quite a lot of fun over the years. Lucky you!
Thanks for letting me know! Now I have another thing to say when the next friend/relative tries to convince me that I'm cuckoo bananas for going solo to this, lol. Am I supposed to wait till I find the right person to accompany me? That could take years in my case.
I still don't get why people assume that, if you enjoy doing some things by yourself, you're a crackpot. It's a great way of getting to know new people, isn't it?
Anyway, I hope to also be able to have some one-of-a-kind experiences in Italy and specifically at the concert!
You are not bananas for going solo!! You can't spend your life waiting for people to do the things you want to do. Go do them, then you will meet people who are there because they like the same thing! New friends!! Italy is such a great country, great Food, things to see. I've been advised by several people/tour guide, to keep my money in a money belt. Thats good advice when travelling. Have fun!
Yes, I have had a lot of fun over the years... Met lots of great people as well, some now best friends. I decided that I'm not going to miss out on the things I want to do, because I don't have someone to do it with! I have a couple of different friends who meet me for concerts, but I mainly go by myself. I also like art more than music even, so I've gone to museums all over the world mostly by myself, I do have a friend of mine and who loves Art and we have met up for museum trips. It is so much fun!
I totally agree! I go to Beatles tribute band concerts alone sometimes and went on the Flower Power cruise alone in 2018 and am going alone again in 2020! Met lots of friends and had a blast! I used to do Abbey Road On the River Beatles festival alone for years until I found a perfect roommate. We are skipping AROTR in 2020 and taking a trip to Liverpool and London for Beatleweek!
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Nancy R wrote:
love2travel wrote:
mybraveface wrote:
love2travel wrote:
I go to most concerts, for many artists, solo and I find Paul's audience my favorite. It's amazing that from the youngest people all the way up to the original BeaTles fans, I have really met so many wonderful people over the years. I have many touching and unforgettable stories of those I've met over the years...
Wow, you seem to have had quite a lot of fun over the years. Lucky you!
Thanks for letting me know! Now I have another thing to say when the next friend/relative tries to convince me that I'm cuckoo bananas for going solo to this, lol. Am I supposed to wait till I find the right person to accompany me? That could take years in my case.
I still don't get why people assume that, if you enjoy doing some things by yourself, you're a crackpot. It's a great way of getting to know new people, isn't it?
Anyway, I hope to also be able to have some one-of-a-kind experiences in Italy and specifically at the concert!
You are not bananas for going solo!! You can't spend your life waiting for people to do the things you want to do. Go do them, then you will meet people who are there because they like the same thing! New friends!! Italy is such a great country, great Food, things to see. I've been advised by several people/tour guide, to keep my money in a money belt. Thats good advice when travelling. Have fun!
Yes, I have had a lot of fun over the years... Met lots of great people as well, some now best friends. I decided that I'm not going to miss out on the things I want to do, because I don't have someone to do it with! I have a couple of different friends who meet me for concerts, but I mainly go by myself. I also like art more than music even, so I've gone to museums all over the world mostly by myself, I do have a friend of mine and who loves Art and we have met up for museum trips. It is so much fun!
I totally agree! I go to Beatles tribute band concerts alone sometimes and went on the Flower Power cruise alone in 2018 and am going alone again in 2020! Met lots of friends and had a blast! I used to do Abbey Road On the River Beatles festival alone for years until I found a perfect roommate. We are skipping AROTR in 2020 and taking a trip to Liverpool and London for Beatleweek!
I just heard about the Flower Power cruise. It sounds really great, will look into that for next year. NancyR said to check in April. When you go by yourself on the cruise, do you have to pay double for the cabin? I might do that... going to look up BeaTleweek in Liverpool, that's an Idea, thanks!
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love2travel wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
love2travel wrote:
mybraveface wrote:
love2travel wrote:
I go to most concerts, for many artists, solo and I find Paul's audience my favorite. It's amazing that from the youngest people all the way up to the original BeaTles fans, I have really met so many wonderful people over the years. I have many touching and unforgettable stories of those I've met over the years...
Wow, you seem to have had quite a lot of fun over the years. Lucky you!
Thanks for letting me know! Now I have another thing to say when the next friend/relative tries to convince me that I'm cuckoo bananas for going solo to this, lol. Am I supposed to wait till I find the right person to accompany me? That could take years in my case.
I still don't get why people assume that, if you enjoy doing some things by yourself, you're a crackpot. It's a great way of getting to know new people, isn't it?
Anyway, I hope to also be able to have some one-of-a-kind experiences in Italy and specifically at the concert!
You are not bananas for going solo!! You can't spend your life waiting for people to do the things you want to do. Go do them, then you will meet people who are there because they like the same thing! New friends!! Italy is such a great country, great Food, things to see. I've been advised by several people/tour guide, to keep my money in a money belt. Thats good advice when travelling. Have fun!
Yes, I have had a lot of fun over the years... Met lots of great people as well, some now best friends. I decided that I'm not going to miss out on the things I want to do, because I don't have someone to do it with! I have a couple of different friends who meet me for concerts, but I mainly go by myself. I also like art more than music even, so I've gone to museums all over the world mostly by myself, I do have a friend of mine and who loves Art and we have met up for museum trips. It is so much fun!
I totally agree! I go to Beatles tribute band concerts alone sometimes and went on the Flower Power cruise alone in 2018 and am going alone again in 2020! Met lots of friends and had a blast! I used to do Abbey Road On the River Beatles festival alone for years until I found a perfect roommate. We are skipping AROTR in 2020 and taking a trip to Liverpool and London for Beatleweek!
I just heard about the Flower Power cruise. It sounds really great, will look into that for next year. NancyR said to check in April. When you go by yourself on the cruise, do you have to pay double for the cabin? I might do that... going to look up BeaTleweek in Liverpool, that's an Idea, thanks!
Not double. With a roomie, you would each pay $1899. I got $150 off by getting in on the presale, so was $3374 including port taxes and gratuities which are $325. Then the travel insurance was $281. (it's based on cost of your cabin) They also give us $100 onboard credit (per cabin) which I use toward the wi-fi. You pay it in 4 installments. The last one was due yesterday. Oh, and you get a free Flower Power t-shirt (different every year)
P.S. The 2020 Packages went on sale in early Dec.
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love2travel, please check your PMs.
My post was edited by Mod. The 2020 packages I was talking about were for Beatleweek.
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Nancy R wrote:
love2travel, please check your PMs.
My post was edited by Mod. The 2020 packages I was talking about were for Beatleweek.
Thanks so much NR back at cha
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Bob Gannon wrote:
Sadly it's not as good as it used to be. Soundchecks are way too large now and are much shorter. In the 90's it was almost 90 minutes and in the late 2000's (2009) and some time after it around 20-24 songs. Attendance in late 2000's was anywhere from 15-40. Now there are almost 200 nightly and only13 songs. The veggie dinners generally suck but every once in awhile you get a good one. Still fun but has definitely lost some of the luster
I agree Bobby.. plus prices went up!! but you and Phil got bank
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Fam Asylum was great!
We did get Sound Check in early 2000s. Until MPL took it over, than no more Fan Asylum...
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harleyblues wrote:
Fam Asylum was great!
We did get Sound Check in early 2000s. Until MPL took it over, than no more Fan Asylum...
What was Fan Asylum?