The Anthem

StoneTheCrow wrote:

excontradiction wrote:
The first rule of the gold level is don't talk about the gold level!

That's what we say on the Platinum level, too.

dudes. the levels are not gold and platinum…

they are
Concrete and Gold

I'm platinum with mother-of-pearl inlay, diamond-encrusted level. It's ostentatious.

Space wrote:

gavroche wrote:

StoneTheCrow wrote:

excontradiction wrote:
The first rule of the gold level is don't talk about the gold level!

That's what we say on the Platinum level, too.

Can we move the NPR birthday party to the Anthem?  I never thought there were quite so many NPR lovers in this town (or that they were so quick on the ticket trigger).

Who is playing that show?

Wait, wait, don't tell me…..

Space wrote:

gavroche wrote:

StoneTheCrow wrote:

excontradiction wrote:
The first rule of the gold level is don't talk about the gold level!

That's what we say on the Platinum level, too.

Can we move the NPR birthday party to the Anthem?  I never thought there were quite so many NPR lovers in this town (or that they were so quick on the ticket trigger).

Who is playing that show?

Join NPR Music and public radio stations from across the country for a star-studded concert at Washington D.C.’s famed 9:30 Club. The evening will showcase a top-secret lineup unlike any other, featuring some of the staff’s favorite musicians from the past 10 years. Prepare to be surprised.

Ie, no clue.  That's why I didn't think it would sell out so fast

Really? I would guess DC has probably the most NPR listeners per capita.

Yada wrote:
Really? I would guess DC has probably the most NPR listeners per capita.

I was joking about the love of NPR, but I really didn't think a show where the artists weren't announced would sell out immediately. (I also was surprised that my friends wanted to go so badly)

Given that the restrooms have stated capacities, I wonder if they'll be hosting secret hobo rock shows in them..

gavroche wrote:

Yada wrote:
Really? I would guess DC has probably the most NPR listeners per capita.

I was joking about the love of NPR, but I really didn't think a show where the artists weren't announced would sell out immediately. (I also was surprised that my friends wanted to go so badly)

Further proof there are many idiots in the world. Or at least in the DMV.

Add me to the ranks of those stunned the NPR show is already sold out. At $20, yeah, I could see that. But at $40 each for an unknown lineup? No thanks.

But seriously. WiFi and outlets for charging you phone. Am I in heaven?

Eddie Vedder to sit in with Foo post cubs game… spotted on the wharf earlier

from A Trusted Source:

"Seth jumped behind drums for Rolling Stones - "Bitch". I was gonna lose my shit, but Taylor fucked up the lyrics. LOL."

def missing DC right now…

After attending 3 shows at The Anthem this week I'm completely in love with the new venue and so excited for its future!

Foo Fighters really filled the place and it still felt comfortable in there. It's all about the sight line planning. So perfect.

Also Dave and co. (With a guest spot of Seth on drums) rocked the joint!

Yada wrote:
Eddie Vedder to sit in with Foo post cubs game… spotted on the wharf earlier

What songs did they do?

Space wrote:

Yada wrote:
Eddie Vedder to sit in with Foo post cubs game… spotted on the wharf earlier

What songs did they do?

My sources tell me the game went too late for Eddie to show up in time.

Space wrote:

Yada wrote:
Eddie Vedder to sit in with Foo post cubs game… spotted on the wharf earlier

What songs did they do?

I don't think Eddie did any songs, sound like a Julian story
;D

So for all that went last night how was the show?  How late did they play till and were people able to get to the metro on time or did people have to leave to catch it?
;D

Show ended at about 12:15.  No Vedder...Cubs/Nats game was in the 8th inning when show ended.

Also Foos were great…and as everyone said, the venue is beautiful…sound was excellent.  I didn't get food or drinks (sorry Seth), but it seems that they have a few kinks to work out as far as service time.  I heard a lot of people complaining about the amount it took to get drinks.

My only concern is the long lines for entry into the venue.  I know there was additional ticket scrutiny last night, but if the entry lines are that long for most shows, then entry in the cold of winter, and on hot humid summer days, may be a hassle.

Food service attempt #2.  The cash registers were properly transmitting orders to the kitchen last night, but they still haven't quite figured out how to get the food to the people.  This system isn't working.  I finally got mine when somebody from the kitchen came out into the crowd, took my receipt, and found my food on the counter.  My number was not listed on the whiteboard, so more than likely, I was given somebody else's food that matched my order.  Fixed my problem, but I'm sure caused major headaches down the line…




There were about 40 orders on the counter that they couldn't match to their owners.