how early to iota for a show?

peeps, i've been iota a few times, but it was to see artists that clearly were not going to be a big draw, plus it was during the week. the thrills are there tommorow and i'm thinking it will be a big draw. what time should i get there? right at 9.30? 10? 11?

is anyone going tommorow?

Don't stand behind the pole.

Originally posted by thirsty moore:
Don't stand behind the pole.

Stop picking on the Europeans….

He reeks of wodka.

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Stop picking on the Europeans….

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Originally posted by thirsty moore:
Don't stand behind the pole.
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Stop picking on the Europeans….

ha, ha - I would get there early - they had a big spread on that free newspaper you get at the metro station today and generally are getting a fair bit of 'buzz' - I have to say I bought the album when I was home in Dublin in August and have really tried to like it but it just comes over as a little forced

I've always maintained that, even kind of popular shows, rarely sold out before 10, 9:30 at the earliest. HOWEVER, on a recent weeknight, Evan Dando sold out by 8:30. Some things to consider – he's appealing to the Whitlows/Clarendon Grill crowd in their late 20s who remember him from high school or college days (when most people were exposed to slightly alternative music), and the Thrills are a newer, more under the radar band.

But here's my recommendation. If it's important for you to see the band, get there early – by 9:00. You can eat in the restaurant, or just have drinks over there with an app. It assures you'll get in, and you can hang with your friends and talk before the music starts. When I really want to see a band, I get to the restaurant and have dinner around 8:00. They come through and let you pay the cover for the show, so you definitely are 'in.'

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:

Originally posted by thirsty moore:
Don't stand behind the pole.

Stop picking on the Europeans….

That was CUTE! (I mean funny, really funny).

He's even more cuddly in person.

Originally posted by Bags:
That was CUTE! (I mean funny, really funny).

i don't know much about the thrills, but if they are getting mainstream radio airplay, show up around 8.

Originally posted by igor:
i don't know much about the thrills, but if they are getting mainstream radio airplay, show up around 8.

my friend said they heard Santa Cruz (You're Not That Far) on WHFS last night. this will probably sell out wont it?

If you're smart you'll do what I do…..call and ask what time for sure the band you want to see is hitting the stage and ask them what the crowd is like at the time……..always willing and able to give you the heads up…..

Originally posted by imrotten:
If you're smart you'll do what I do

i thought if i was smart, i would do what Rhett does? now i am confused.

Originally posted by sonickteam2:

Originally posted by imrotten:
If you're smart you'll do what I do

i thought if i was smart, i would do what Rhett does? now i am confused.

HaHA good one Sonick!

Always better for both parties to SIT on the pole, not STAND on it.

Of course, I'm talking NASCAR here, and nothing else.

Originally posted by thirsty moore:
Don't stand behind the pole.

Originally posted by imrotten:
If you're smart you'll do what I do…..call and ask what time for sure the band you want to see is hitting the stage and ask them what the crowd is like at the time……..always willing and able to give you the heads up…..

Snag is, especially with a band that hasn't played there before, the club won't know how popular the show ends up being. They told the folks in front of me at Evan Dando to get "early," as in by 9 or 9:30. And if it's a popular show, doesn't matter when the band goes on. Be there by 9:00.

I remember when Ryan Adams played Iota, right after the release of Heartbreaker. We got there while the opening act was on, and the line was practically down to Fresh Fields. It wasn't moving, because it was already sold out and people were hoping that some would leave so they could get in…yeah right.

This show will sell out quickly. Get there asap. Pay and get stamped and go somewhere to eat if you don't want to hang out.

I think the Thrills will be the new Counting Crows. Yuck.

Lily, get there early (before 8:00) – this is the blurb from the Post's Entertainment email:

The Thrills
Irish lads form band, go to California and dream dreams of Beach Boys and Gram Parsons. See what they've come up with, at Iota Friday. But arrive very early if you plan to get in. This show will sell out for sure.

And WRNR has had Thrills on their playlist this week- although many of the listeners may check them out at the free RNR show at noon in Annapolis.
I'll probably get there at 9:00 or so… if it's sold out then I won't mind not getting in because that means its totally over-crowded inside. Unless a band is unimaginably compelling, after an hour or so of people stepping on my feet and blowing smoke in my face I start thinking thoughts like "Isn't there a pancake place down the street?"

Put it this way, they sold out the Bowery Ballroom well in advance, and that place is a lot bigger than Iota…

Originally posted by edbert:
… if it's sold out then I won't mind not getting in because that means its totally over-crowded inside. Unless a band is unimaginably compelling, after an hour or so of people stepping on my feet and blowing smoke in my face I start thinking thoughts like "Isn't there a pancake place down the street?"

Ditto.