James Ford
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Re: Merriweather: Top 5 Outdoor U.S. Concert Venue
June 21, 2011 at 06:34 PM UTC
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Can we carry over the bonerific picture to page 2 plz?
Relaxer wrote:
Amanda's love of travel has reached new heights. The chance to learn about other cultures and experience new cuisine and scenery have inspired her desire to experience as much of the world as possible. Favorite travel memories include annual family trips to far off destinations like the rainforests of Costa Rica and the beautiful landscapes of Tuscany.
"When I went to Club Med in Costa Rica with my parents, we had SUCH a good time! And Italy was great too although I was only 5 when we went. LOL!"
bunnyman
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Re: Merriweather: Top 5 Outdoor U.S. Concert Venue
June 21, 2011 at 06:36 PM UTC
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I think she's actually a Hall & Oates and Dave Matthews groupie.
brokensocscene
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Re: Merriweather: Top 5 Outdoor U.S. Concert Venue
June 21, 2011 at 06:44 PM UTC
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just print it and stick to your refrigerator door….. ;D
James wrote:
Can we carry over the bonerific picture to page 2 plz?
Relaxer wrote:
Amanda's love of travel has reached new heights. The chance to learn about other cultures and experience new cuisine and scenery have inspired her desire to experience as much of the world as possible. Favorite travel memories include annual family trips to far off destinations like the rainforests of Costa Rica and the beautiful landscapes of Tuscany.
"When I went to Club Med in Costa Rica with my parents, we had SUCH a good time! And Italy was great too although I was only 5 when we went. LOL!"
skeeter
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Re: Merriweather: Top 5 Outdoor U.S. Concert Venue
June 21, 2011 at 06:44 PM UTC
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I'm really surprised to see Jones Beach on the list at all. Between the mediocre sound, no alcohol and no protection from the elements, it's really not that great. It's unique, but certainly not one of the best.
I'm also surprised to see the love here for that place in Camden. Yeah, taking the boat from Philly is fun, but other than that, it's just another giant cement mega-shed. It's interchangeable with just about every other modern shed out there.
We're lucky to have both MPP and Wolf Trap at our disposal. Both are great venues. I prefer MPP, but it's easy to see why others prefer Wolf Trap. Pier Six has a great view of the harbor, but otherwise it's a dump.
James Ford
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Re: Merriweather: Top 5 Outdoor U.S. Concert Venue
June 21, 2011 at 06:57 PM UTC
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ggw
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Re: Merriweather: Top 5 Outdoor U.S. Concert Venue
June 21, 2011 at 07:00 PM UTC
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bearman wrote:
I think she's actually a Hall & Oates and Dave Matthews groupie.
I'm guessing Glee-freak.
blipvurt
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Re: Merriweather: Top 5 Outdoor U.S. Concert Venue
June 21, 2011 at 07:02 PM UTC
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I think being on the water is a nice plus for the one in Camden over others in the middle of nowhere in a dusty field, like Jiffy Lube Live for instance. In the summer there is some great off-the-water breeze action. Also, I dig their winter/indoor configuration. But really my vote for Camden comes down mainly to the sound. Of the cement mega-sheds I've been to, it sounds the best. Sound is way better there than MPP.
brokensocscene
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Re: Merriweather: Top 5 Outdoor U.S. Concert Venue
June 21, 2011 at 07:11 PM UTC
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Mann Center in Philly and Greek Theater Berkeley are my faves
slappy
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Re: Merriweather: Top 5 Outdoor U.S. Concert Venue
June 21, 2011 at 08:43 PM UTC
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Shout out to Pritzker Pavillion in Chicago
Mobius
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Re: Merriweather: Top 5 Outdoor U.S. Concert Venue
June 21, 2011 at 09:18 PM UTC
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Wolftrap is technically nice, but its status as a National Park on federal land in NoVa makes it feel like an annex of the National Mall to me . . .too official and serious.
Merriweather is like a nice hike up a 4,000 foot peak in the Adirondacks. Is that on the same level as a Red Rocks which could be considered like a Vail? On one level no, on another yes. It may not be epic but its a real nice natural environment, its pleasant and its quality. I've never had anything but a great time at a Merriweather show in many, many years.
Thousand Made-Up Loves
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Re: Merriweather: Top 5 Outdoor U.S. Concert Venue
June 22, 2011 at 07:41 PM UTC
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Mobius wrote:
Wolftrap is technically nice, but its status as a National Park on federal land in NoVa makes it feel like an annex of the National Mall to me . . .too official and serious.
Are you fucking kidding? It's BYOB there on the hill!
serpent boy
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Re: Merriweather: Top 5 Outdoor U.S. Concert Venue
June 22, 2011 at 10:22 PM UTC
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I saw Pearl Jam at the Camden amphitheater in 2006. It wasn't a great experience. Camden is a hellhole. I had Ten Club seats in the back of the 200's and couldn't see anything. The sound was OK but nothing spectacular.
I've only been to outdoor venues on the East Coast, but Camden definitely doesn't belong on a top 5 list.
Merriweather isn't perfect, but I've always enjoyed being there.
Mobius
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Re: Merriweather: Top 5 Outdoor U.S. Concert Venue
June 23, 2011 at 04:11 AM UTC
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hutch wrote:
Mobius wrote:
Wolftrap is technically nice, but its status as a National Park on federal land in NoVa makes it feel like an annex of the National Mall to me . . .too official and serious.
Merriweather is like a nice hike up a 4,000 foot peak in the Adirondacks. Is that on the same level as a Red Rocks which could be considered like a Vail? On one level no, on another yes. It may not be epic but its a real nice natural environment, its pleasant and its quality. I've never had anything but a great time at a Merriweather show in many, many years.
official or serious? you can walk by a national park ranger chugging a beer you brought from the outside and they'll smile at you..
Its BYOB, yes, and 'serious' wasn't a great word . . . but there's something I don't like about the vibe . . .I think of it like a good party at a nice house but I don't get along with the host
